Ireland publishes national AI strategy for healthcare
13 March 2026
Ireland’s Minister for Health has launched a national strategy dedicated to the safe and effective application of AI.
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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.
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.
Industry: Unifying tech bodies makes sense but momentum must continue
23 November 2021
Industry leaders told Digital Health their reactions to the news that NHS Digital and NHSX
Network chairs deliver verdict on upcoming NHS tech body mergers
23 November 2021
The chairs of the Networks have said streamlining digital bodies across the NHS is a
NCSC review reveals 20% of supported incidents were linked to health
23 November 2021
The National Cyber Security Centre’s annual review found it supported 777 cyber incidents in the
NHS Digital and NHSX to merge with NHS England
22 November 2021
Both NHS Digital and NHSX are to be incorporated into NHS England and Improvement, following
North Tees and Hartlepool deploys TrakCare for high-risk antibiotics
22 November 2021
North Tees and Hartlepool has deployed InterSystems’ electronic prescribing and medicines administration technology, TrakCare for
