Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
News
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patientsā views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cheshire neighbourhood care model reduces A&E attendances
17 April 2026
A data-driven neighbourhood care programme across eight care communities in Cheshire East has reduced A&E attendances by up to 48%.
NHS Login now being hosted on Amazon’s AWS cloud service
30 November 2021
The NHS Login is being hosted on AWS cloud service – boosting scalability and security
Royal United Hospitals Bath launches diabetes app for kids
29 November 2021
The Royal United Hospitals Bath has launched a new app for children is designed to
Mental health digital platform and service for young people is launched
29 November 2021
Mental health services in London have been boosted with a new digital platform as part
Ireland and UK collaborate for digital innovation in healthcare
26 November 2021
The Irish Health Service Executive has partnered with the UKās Department for International Trade to
NHS Covid travel pass to now include proof of booster jabs
26 November 2021
International travellers who have received their booster Covid jab are now able to prove their
