UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
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Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
Partnership aims to expand access to Alzheimer’s clinical trials
20 February 2026
A partnership between Re:Cognition Health and Cera is aiming to expand access to Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative clinical trials.
Imperial College Projects wins contract to evaluate FDP
19 February 2026
Imperial College Projects has been awarded a Ā£700,000 contract by NHS England to evaluate the Federated Data Platform (FDP).
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2026 finalists announced
19 February 2026
Eight of the most exciting digital health start-ups have progressed to the live final of Pitchfest, taking place at Rewired 2026 next month.
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
Bowel Cancer UK develops text-based support programme
22 December 2021
Bowel Cancer UK has joined forces with text message micro-learning platform GoodCourse, to develop a
AI chatbots could help patients discuss sensitive health conditions
21 December 2021
Research from the University of Westminster has revealed AI chatbots could be used to get
New framework for communication technology is launched
21 December 2021
NHS Shared Business Services has introduced a new framework to help with pre- and post-appointment
Oracle confirms Ā£22.4bn acquisition EHR provider Cerner
20 December 2021
Oracle has confirmed it has acquired global electronic health record (EHR) provider, Cerner, in a
