Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantirās contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause ādata-driven state abuses of powerā, a report from Medact warns.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
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.
27% of adult social care providers not using technology for care
11 March 2026
More than a quarter of adult social care providers are not using technology to provide care and support, a DHSC survey found.
NHS Digital’s chief nurse wants clinical voice to be ’embedded’ in tech
16 December 2021
Jo Dickson said she wants to help make sure āthe clinical voice is embedded within
Sexual health charity goes live with new information system
16 December 2021
A not-for-profit charity in Guernsey has gone live with a new information system for sexual
Leeds Teaching Hospitals creates new app for liver transplant patients
16 December 2021
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is hoping to take its new app for liver transplant patients to
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
