Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 August 2025
Today’s coffee time includes a new biosecurity centre, a study on the benefits of AI scribes and Nuffield Health’s new mammography tech.
News
AI physio clinic more than halves NHS back pain waiting list
5 August 2025
An AI-powered physiotherapy clinic has more than halved waiting lists for back pain in its first large-scale deployment in England.
Powys Teaching Health Board rolls out digital tool for health visitors
4 August 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board has rolled out a digital tool to support health visitors with decision making and care planning.
UK Biobank data and AI help predict early onset of diseases
4 August 2025
A study has developed an AI method to predict the early onset of 38 age-related diseases through analysis of UK Biobank data.
NHS Humber Health partners with DrDoctor to launch digital tools
4 August 2025
NHS Humber Health Partnership has partnered with DrDoctor to launch patient-facing digital tools, including notifications and digital letters.
Thames Valley and Surrey Care Record saves around £17m a year
1 August 2025
The Thames Valley and Surrey Care Record has saved around £17 million annually in professional time, according to analysis.
Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 surgical system receives CE mark approval
1 August 2025
Intuitive has announced that its da Vinci 5 Surgical System has received CE Mark approval for adult and paediatric use in Europe.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust to launch a Covid-19 virtual ward
3 February 2022
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is aiming to deliver a Covid-19 virtual ward service
Digital Health Unplugged podcast to make long-awaited return
3 February 2022
Our Digital Health Unplugged podcast is set to return this February with brand new episodes
System C prepares for nationwide launch of an ICS ready EPR
2 February 2022
System C is preparing for the nationwide launch of an ICS ready EPR in February
Interim arrangements for NHS Digital and NHSX merger are revealed
2 February 2022
New guidance on the interim arrangements for the merger of NHS England and Improvement and
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals transforms eLearning registrations with automation
2 February 2022
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has successfully accelerated its eLearning registrations process with NDL’s robotic
