Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 April 2026
Today’s briefing features a free digital platform built for unpaid carers in the UK and an AI-enabled platform for eating disorder services.
News
NHSE publishes fresh guidance on safe use of ambient scribes
2 April 2026
NHS England has published new guidance on the use of AI-powered ambient scribing tools in health and care settings.
Torbay and South Devon on verge of Epic EPR go-live
2 April 2026
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is rolling out an Epic electronic patient record (EPR) this week.
NHS must stop making life ‘difficult for innovators’
1 April 2026
Digital leaders have called for a more “brave” and “honest” approach to the barriers that prevent scaling of technologies.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to roll out AI-scribing
1 April 2026
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is rolling out ambient voice technology following a pilot in community and mental health services.
NHSE intervenes to delay North Cumbria EPR go-live until May
1 April 2026
NHS England has stepped in to delay the go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Government considers use of break clause in Palantir NHS contract
31 March 2026
Government figures are reported to be considering triggering a break clause in Palantir’s NHS federated data platform (FDP) contract.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells go digital for bed management – and halve turnaround times
23 August 2021
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust implemented a Care Co-ordination Centre last year which has
University Hospitals Plymouth trials AI software for stroke treatment
23 August 2021
University Hospitals Plymouth is trialling Brainomix software thanks to funding through provided by the national
Health Education England team up with others for podiatrist e-learning
20 August 2021
Health Education England has teamed up with a number of partners to develop a new
NHSX sets out intentions to improve electronic referral services
20 August 2021
NHSX is calling on relevant suppliers help develop strategies for implementing electronic bookings, referrals and
Movers and Shakers news roundup
20 August 2021
Our August edition of Movers and Shakers features a new CIO at Warrington and Halton
