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.
Amanda Pritchard confirmed as new NHS England chief executive
28 July 2021
Amanda Pritchard has been confirmed as the new chief executive of NHS England – and
Midlands Partnership NHS FT seeks digital strategy input
28 July 2021
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking opinions on its new digital strategy from users
NHS Digital pledges to increase staff diversity by 2025
28 July 2021
NHS Digital employs around 3,500 people across England. It is aiming for 19% of its
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital acquires Versius surgical robot
28 July 2021
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has become the latest hospital to acquire a Versius – CMR Surgical’s
NHS Digital gives patients easier access to who uses their data
27 July 2021
The Data Uses Register, which makes it easier for patients to see which organisations access
