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.
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
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole deploys clinical e-scheduling system
19 August 2021
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS FT has used funding from NHS England and NHS Improvement
Barts Health NHS Trust deploys Clinithink AI to help diabetic patients
19 August 2021
Barts Health NHS Trust has deployed AI technology from Clinithink which will scan millions of
NICE launches consultation on health tech assessment
19 August 2021
The consultation is open until 13 October and includes several changes which will ensure NICE
