Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT launches start-up accelerator programme
16 August 2021
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has launched an accelerator programme for tech start-ups to
Digital social care programme expected to lead to £127m worth of benefits
13 August 2021
Analysis of NHS Digital’s Social Care Programme, which was started in 2016, has revealed it
Royal Marsden to deliver digital health record with Great Ormond Street
13 August 2021
The Royal Marsden has partnered with Great Ormond Street Hospital’s to deliver a digital health
Vantage Health acquired by NEC Software Solutions
13 August 2021
A health tech company that was selected for the DigitalHealth.London accelerator programme has been acquired
Industry news in brief
13 August 2021
The latest Digital Health News industry round-up includes news of an online booking tool for
