Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
13 March 2026
This roundup includes NHS England awarding a digital vaccinations services contract worth more than £33m and a contract to evaluate the FDP.
News
Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantir’s contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause “data-driven state abuses of power”, a report from Medact warns.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
Hertfordshire care home residents treated to festive virtual reality displays
23 December 2021
A care home in Hertfordshire was recently visited by virtual reality provider Escape2VR, which treated
CLEO Systems integrates what3words into its Core clinical solution
23 December 2021
CLEO Systems has introduced what3words location technology into its Core clinical solution, becoming the first
Better awarded £3.1m for London-wide shared care solution
23 December 2021
Open EHR company Better has been awarded a £3.1million contract to provide a shared care
Digital GP provider Push Doctor acquired by Square Health
22 December 2021
Digital GP provider Push Doctor has been acquired by Square Health, a provider of private
Telemedicine robots helping to ease pressure on hospitals during Covid-19
22 December 2021
The roll-out of new state-of-the-art robot technology, developed by Consultant Connect, is helping to ease
