Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
13 March 2026
This roundup includes NHS England awarding a digital vaccinations services contract worth more than £33m and a contract to evaluate the FDP.
News
Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantir’s contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause “data-driven state abuses of power”, a report from Medact warns.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
Digital Health Unplugged: A chat with Liz O’Riordan
27 July 2021
Host Andrea Downey chats one-on-one with Liz O’Riordan, breast cancer survivor and patient advocate about
Gloucestershire sets out plans for Digital Aspirant funding
27 July 2021
After being awarded £6m through the Digital Aspirant Programme, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has
Autumn Leadership Summit launched to connect NHS digital leaders
26 July 2021
Digital Health has launched a new in-person Autumn Leadership Summit to connect local and national
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS FT partners with Civica
26 July 2021
A partnership between Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and Civica will deliver joined-up
System C buys medicines management specialist WellSky
26 July 2021
System C has acquired medicines management specialist Wellsky in a bid to strengthen its EPR
