āPostcode lotteryā in robotic surgery access for patients, data shows
21 April 2026
NHS patients in England are facing a āpostcode lotteryā in access to robotic-assisted surgery, analysis by RCS England shows.
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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.
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.
Digital Health Unplugged: An Epic national tale
19 October 2021
The latest Digital Health Unplugged is now live – this time our news team discuss
Covid-19 passports become law for events in Scotland
19 October 2021
Nightclubs and other large events, including football games, will only be able to allow entry
Wye Valley transforms radiology with Ā£2m redevelopment programme
18 October 2021
Wye Valley’s Ā£2million redevelopment of its radiology services has helped the trust clear its diagnosis
Leeds Childrenās Hospital embraces digital solutions
18 October 2021
Leeds Children’s Hospitals has implemented two new digitisation projects to improve data accuracy, reduce manual
Royal Derby and Queenās Burton deploy Mindray tech for caregivers
18 October 2021
Royal Derby and Queenās Burton hospital have deployed Mindray technology so caregivers can access patient
