Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
News
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
27% of adult social care providers not using technology for care
11 March 2026
More than a quarter of adult social care providers are not using technology to provide care and support, a DHSC survey found.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals delays EPR launch
10 March 2026
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has delayed the go-live of its EPR system because of āsustained pressuresāĀ in the ED.
Birmingham and Solihull deploy AI dementia detection tool
14 October 2021
The Integrated Cognitive Assessment will be deployed across primary and secondary care services in Birmingham,
Peppy Health launches digital menopause resource pack
13 October 2021
The Peppy Health resource is designed to equip organisations with the guidance they need to
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust roll out new EPR
13 October 2021
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has deployed a new electronic patient record from Allscripts
CGI and GE Healthcare partnership supports rapid digitisation
13 October 2021
CGI and GE Healthcare will take a āwhole systemā approach and connect communities with health
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust rolls out digital assessment forms
12 October 2021
Somerset NHS FTt has gone live with a number of assessment forms which allow patient
