NHS to get early access to MedTech ahead of regulatory approval
6 August 2025
Manufacturers will be able to supply innovative medical devices to the NHS before obtaining full regulatory approval, under a new MHRA scheme.
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals to launch AI Lab
6 August 2025
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will launch an AI Lab this year, as part of its ambition to deliver the governmentās 10 year health plan.
Scottish gov to assess AI digital maturity for health and social care
6 August 2025
The Scottish government has launched a tender to provide a new version of its online digital maturity assessment tool, including AI questions.
A third of GP appointments in England carried out remotely
5 August 2025
A third of GP appointments in England were carried out remotely in June 2025, according to an analysis of NHS data by PA Media.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
5 August 2025
Today’s coffee time includes a new biosecurity centre, a study on the benefits of AI scribes and Nuffield Health’s new mammography tech.
AI physio clinic more than halves NHS back pain waiting list
5 August 2025
An AI-powered physiotherapy clinic has more than halved waiting lists for back pain in itsĀ first large-scale deployment in England.
Powys Teaching Health Board rolls out digital tool for health visitors
4 August 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board has rolled out a digital tool to support health visitors with decision making and care planning.
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
