Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
Network chairs call for clearer framework on new digital maturity rating
1 September 2021
Dr James Reed and Lisa Emery said the guidance ālanded wellā with leaders but needed
Servelec acquired by local government software provider Access Group
1 September 2021
Servelec has been acquired by the health and social care division of The Access Group
NHSX publishes anticipated ‘What Good Looks Like’ guidance
31 August 2021
The āWhat Good Looks Likeā framework sets out a āclear north starā for digital success
Young patients at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust help name cleaning robots
31 August 2021
A pair of robots, which kept the floors of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Addenbrookeās Hospital trials AI to help speed up dementia diagnosis
27 August 2021
A patient at Addenbrookeās Hospital has become one of the first in the country to
