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.
Industry news in brief
30 July 2021
The latest Digital Health News industry round-up features news Sensely has rebranded Ask NHS to
Nominations open for the 2021 Digital Health Awards
29 July 2021
Online nominations are now open for the 2021 Digital Health Awards which celebrate the digital
Northern Ireland pens deal with First DataBank for clinical decision tool
29 July 2021
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) have penned a deal with First DataBank to
Covid passport app launched in Northern Ireland this week
29 July 2021
The Norther Ireland Department of Health has launched CovidCertNI to make it easier for people
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey expands Perfect Ward rollout
29 July 2021
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust has rolled out quality improvement technology Perfect
