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.
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
