Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
26 February 2026
Today’s round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.
News
NHSE awards ÂŁ33.6m digital vaccinations services contract
26 February 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth ÂŁ33.6 million to TPXimpact for the delivery of digital and data services relating to vaccinations.
GOSH to connect health data for rare disease research
26 February 2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with a charity to connect health data for rare disease research.
NHS England cyber chief to step down from role
25 February 2026
Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England has announced that he will step down from his role in May.
Female innovators recognised for digital health solutions
25 February 2026
Ten female entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber have developed ideas for digital health innovations into workable concepts.
NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users
25 February 2026
A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.
Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support
24 February 2026
Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.Â
New head of Telstra Health UK won’t ‘just push paper around’
4 August 2021
David Sharp, head of Telstra Health UK, said he does not âjust want to push
Which? study reveals half of British adults are unaware of GPDPR
4 August 2021
Nearly half of British adults are unaware of the General Practice Data for Planning and
North West Anglia awarded for having fully digital lab
3 August 2021
A laboratory team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust has been given an award
Hampshire and Isle of Wight CHIE goes live with Orion after delay
3 August 2021
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Care and Health Information Exchange records were officially moved
Pitchfest 2021 winners Peppy secure ÂŁ6.6m in latest funding round
3 August 2021
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest winner Peppy Health has secured ÂŁ6.6million in its latest funding round
