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.
PUBLIC and Amazon Web Services launch UK healthcare accelerator
9 November 2021
PUBLIC has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to launch its first UK healthcare accelerator
Barts Health signs deal with Sectra for digital pathology network
8 November 2021
Barts Health has signed a deal with Sectra for a digital pathology network that will
Lyniate and RPA Health partner up for robotic automation processes
8 November 2021
Healthcare interoperability solution provider Lyniate has teamed up with RPA Health to provide integrated Robotic
CLEO Systems integrates GoodSAM platform for video consultations
8 November 2021
CLEO Systems has introduced the GoodSAM platform to its patient management system to support delivery
WiFi Spark acquires Hospedia and plans free-to-view bedside terminals
5 November 2021
WiFi Spark has acquired Hospedia with plans for a free-to-use service for bedside terminals, and
