Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 December 2025
Today’s update features a platform supporting children with diabetes and the launch of a Postpartum Mum Tracker tool.
News
Innovate UK launches Women in Innovation Awards 2025-26
2 December 2025
Innovate UK has launched its Women in Innovation Awards for 2025-26, offering up to 60 awardees support grants of up to £75,000.
MHRA and NICE secure £2m for digital mental health tech project
1 December 2025
The MHRA and NICE have secured £2m to continue its joint work around the regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technologies.
Insufficient EPR training contributes to risk of patient harm
1 December 2025
EPR training is often not sufficient to equip staff with the knowledge needed to use systems effectively, according to a report.
Local digital maturity will shape the Neighbourhood Health Service
28 November 2025
The Neighbourhood Health Service must be based on local realities rather than follow a central blueprint, according to NHS digital leaders.
One in four UK patients using AI and social media for health info
28 November 2025
One in four UK patients (24%) are turning to AI and social media for help in understanding their health, according to survey results.
Public Health Wales and WHO partner to drive digital health equity
28 November 2025
WHO/Europe has designated Public Health Wales as a collaborating centre for digital health equity to improve access to technologies.
NHS Covid-19 app engineer talks updates, the ‘pingdemic’ and data
12 August 2021
The NHS Covid-19 app is set to be updated from August 16 to allow double
Sheffield Health and Social Care issues seven-year EPR tender
12 August 2021
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking to replace its in-house electronic
NHSX launches national survey to better understand EPR usability
12 August 2021
The survey aims to gather information on how EPRs are performing across the country, including
Rewired Pitchfest finalist teams up with Themis to promote digital consent
11 August 2021
A Rewired Pitchfest finalist has partnered up with Themis to provide a digital consent platform
Servelec acquires social prescribing specialists Elemental Software
11 August 2021
The acquisition will enable Servelec to offer social prescribing through its Rio electronic patient record
