Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
2 April 2026
Today’s briefing features a free digital platform built for unpaid carers in the UK and an AI-enabled platform for eating disorder services.
News
NHSE publishes fresh guidance on safe use of ambient scribes
2 April 2026
NHS England has published new guidance on the use of AI-powered ambient scribing tools in health and care settings.
Torbay and South Devon on verge of Epic EPR go-live
2 April 2026
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is rolling out an Epic electronic patient record (EPR) this week.
NHS must stop making life âdifficult for innovatorsâ
1 April 2026
Digital leaders have called for a more âbraveâ and âhonestâ approach to the barriers that prevent scaling of technologies.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to roll out AI-scribing
1 April 2026
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is rolling out ambient voice technology following a pilot in community and mental health services.
NHSE intervenes to delay North Cumbria EPR go-live until May
1 April 2026
NHS England has stepped in to delay the go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Government considers use of break clause in Palantir NHS contract
31 March 2026
Government figures are reported to be considering triggering a break clause in Palantirâs NHS federated data platform (FDP) contract.
BT study reveals digital transformation is high on the healthcare agenda
8 July 2021
A study has revealed the majority of the UKâs leading health providers are accelerating digital
Professor Caulfield leaves Genomics England for Barts Life Sciences
8 July 2021
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, one of Englandâs most imminent scientists, is to leave Genomics England
‘Empowered patients here to stay’ – Liz O’Riordan on the patient journey
8 July 2021
âDespite training all my life to become a breast surgeon I knew nothing of what
Millions of GP records provide vital insights into long Covid
8 July 2021
A collaboration between OpenSAFELY and EMIS has provided access to the GP records of 96%
Leva Clinic to expand digital pain services with Boots deal
7 July 2021
Leva Clinic has partnered with Boots UK & Ireland to offer its pain management app
