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 therapeutics part of NHS Scotland services in ‘world-first’ deal
15 October 2021
People across all 14 NHS Scotland Health Board areas will have instant access to Big
New AI tool prescribes best treatment for liver cancer
15 October 2021
Kingās College Hospital and Queen Mary University of London have developed an AI algorithm to
Industry news in brief
15 October 2021
Our industry news in brief brings you details of an award win, the launch of
Cambridge University Hospitals recognised as national digital leader
14 October 2021
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been formally recognised for completing the requirements of
Digital locum banks to be set up to improve GP access
14 October 2021
To support government plans for increased access to GPs, digital locum banks are expected to
