Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
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.
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.
NHSX delivers remote blood pressure monitoring devices to patients
11 November 2021
NHSX has purchased 220,000 blood pressure monitoring devices which it intends to send to at-risk
North West London CCG seeks opinions on online GP services
11 November 2021
North West London CCG is looking to ensure its online GP services are beneficial to
Several trusts selected for NHSX’s Digital Aspirant Plus programme
10 November 2021
Several trusts have been selected to take part in the NHSX’s Digital Aspirant Plus programme
Birmingham Community Healthcare uses ‘test bed’ approach with new EPR
10 November 2021
Birmingham Community Healthcare’s Mosley Hospital’s Ward 5 is the first inpatient facility within the trust
RwHealth raises Ā£6.1m in Series A funding to fight NHS backlog
9 November 2021
RwHealth has raised around Ā£6.1million ($8.4million) in funding and is aiming to use the money
