GP online bookings causing isolation for older people, finds study
7 May 2026
Research suggests older people are being excluded from GP services due to the shift towards digital-first booking systems.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
7 May 2026
This week’s briefing features Holland & Barrett’s partnership with Phlo and an awards nod for a wound assessment app.
French firm Doctolib acquires GP IT supplier Medicus
7 May 2026
French HealthTech firm Doctolib has acquired Medicus, aiming to bring improved technology, AI and services to GP practices across the UK.
Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed management, Public Policy Projects states.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting skin cancer earlier.
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve digital access.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
5 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a project to bring telehealth to an island with no GP and software for AI-assisted colonoscopies.
Welsh councils turn to digital in bid to improve telecare service offering
15 December 2021
Over two thirds of councils in Wales are switching from analogue to digital technology to
NHS Covid Pass now required for entry into nightclubs and large venues
15 December 2021
The NHS Covid Pass, available via the NHS App, must now be shown by all
Ruth May to keynote Digital Nursing Stage at Rewired 2022
15 December 2021
NHS England and Improvement’s chief nursing officer has been confirmed as the the opening keynote
Sussex Partnership and Enovacom team up for interoperability project
15 December 2021
Sussex Partnership NHS FT has teamed up with Enovacom to develop a new electronic prescribing
UK Kidney Association signs re-platform deal with Patients Know Best
14 December 2021
The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) has signed a five-year deal with Patients Know Best (PKB)
