Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
26 February 2026
Today’s round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.
News
NHSE awards Ā£33.6m digital vaccinations services contract
26 February 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth Ā£33.6 million to TPXimpact for the delivery of digital and data services relating to vaccinations.
GOSH to connect health data for rare disease research
26 February 2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with a charity to connect health data for rare disease research.
NHS England cyber chief to step down from role
25 February 2026
Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England has announced that he will step down from his role in May.
Female innovators recognised for digital health solutions
25 February 2026
Ten female entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber have developed ideas for digital health innovations into workable concepts.
NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users
25 February 2026
A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.
Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support
24 February 2026
Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.Ā
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
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
