Movers and Shakers news roundup
8 May 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features a new chief executive for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
News
GP online bookings causing isolation for older people, finds study
7 May 2026
Research suggests older people are being excluded from GP services due to the shift towards digital-first booking systems.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
7 May 2026
This week’s briefing features Holland & Barrett’s partnership with Phlo and an awards nod for a wound assessment app.
French firm Doctolib acquires GP IT supplier Medicus
7 May 2026
French HealthTech firm Doctolib has acquired Medicus, aiming to bring improved technology, AI and services to GP practices across the UK.
Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed management, Public Policy Projects states.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting skin cancer earlier.
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve digital access.
Ready to rock and roll – The Walton Centre on being a Digital Aspirant
6 July 2021
Head of IT at The Walton Centre Justin Griffiths said the Digital Aspirant programme had
Birmingham Community choose Dedalus for e-prescribing contract
6 July 2021
Healthcare professionals at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can now prescribe electronically, thanks to
Assistant ‘robots’ showcased among innovative social care solutions
6 July 2021
Assistive robots were among innovations showcased as part of NHS Digital’s Social Care Programme to
‘World first’ online cancer recovery platform launched
5 July 2021
Perci Health, a ‘”world first” online platform giving patients access to support from multidisciplinary cancer
Black Internship Programme 2021 launched to boost diversity in tech
5 July 2021
The 2021 Black Internship Programme has launched, offering young black people the chance to work
