Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
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 âdifficult for innovatorsâ
1 April 2026
Digital leaders have called for a more âbraveâ and âhonestâ 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 Palantirâs NHS federated data platform (FDP) contract.
NHS Covid-19 app updated to reduce number of ‘pings’
2 August 2021
The NHS Covid-19 app currently sends isolation notices to close contacts of people five days
Miiskin makes use of augmented reality for new mole sizing feature
2 August 2021
Miiskinâs new mole sizing features uses augmented reality technology to enable users to track key
Elemental awarded place on NHS GP IT Futures framework
2 August 2021
Social prescribing software provider, Elemental, has become the first of its kind to be awarded
Applications open for DigitalHealth.London accelerator programme
2 August 2021
The accelerator programme supports start-ups with innovative ideas on how to transform care and support
Phlo digital pharmacy expands outside of the capital to Birmingham
2 August 2021
The UKâs first digital pharmacy which offers a same-day medication delivery service is launching in
