Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
26 February 2026
Today’s round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.
News
NHSE awards ÂŁ33.6m digital vaccinations services contract
26 February 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth ÂŁ33.6 million to TPXimpact for the delivery of digital and data services relating to vaccinations.
GOSH to connect health data for rare disease research
26 February 2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with a charity to connect health data for rare disease research.
NHS England cyber chief to step down from role
25 February 2026
Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England has announced that he will step down from his role in May.
Female innovators recognised for digital health solutions
25 February 2026
Ten female entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber have developed ideas for digital health innovations into workable concepts.
NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users
25 February 2026
A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.
Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support
24 February 2026
Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.Â
Former Rewired Pitchfest winner launches new service in Scotland
20 July 2021
TestCardâs new Test and Treat service will cut treatment wait times for UTIs in half
Government launches Covid Pass Verifier app for businesses
19 July 2021
An app has been launched by the government to provide a fast and secure way
Guyâs and St Thomas’ text message service helps patients share anxieties
19 July 2021
A study from Guyâs and St Thomasâ revealed that cancer patients were more likely to
More than 3 million records uploaded for Welsh Covid passport
19 July 2021
On the day the Covid passport service was launched (June 25) Digital Health and Care
RLDatix acquire Allocate Software to widen healthcare presence
19 July 2021
RLDatix has acquired healthcare workforce deployment software company Allocate Software in a bid to increase
