Movers and Shakers news roundup
6 February 2026
This roundup features two big departures from NHS England and the appointment of a chief executive of the Health Data Research Service.
News
ORCHA and NIA partner to fast-track digital health solutions
5 February 2026
ORCHA is working with the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) to fast-track digital health solutions ahead of confirmation into the programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 February 2026
A call for more patient self management and numerous tech upgrade programmes are featured in today’s Coffee Briefing.
NICE recommends paperclip-sized sensor to monitor heart failure
5 February 2026
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could transform care for people living with chronic heart failure, according to NICE.
Three more NHS CEOs confirmed as Rewired 2026 speakers
4 February 2026
A further three NHS chief executives have been confirmed as speakers at Rewired 2026, which takes place on 24-25 March at The NEC Birmingham.
AI stethoscope study published in The Lancet
4 February 2026
A study has been published in The Lancet after it found that an AI stethoscope detects serious heart conditions faster in primary care.
Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
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
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
