Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
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
Government reveals NHS Covid-19 app self-isolation changes
23 July 2021
The government has announced the sectors where workers may qualify for an exemption to self-isolation
Fujitsu launches solution which supports cloud-based Epic EPRs
23 July 2021
Fujitsu has launched a solution which will allow NHS trusts and other healthcare organisations in
Movers and Shakers news roundup
23 July 2021
Our latest Movers and Shakers news roundup features a new fellow at BCS, The Chartered
