Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
13 March 2026
This roundup includes NHS England awarding a digital vaccinations services contract worth more than £33m and a contract to evaluate the FDP.
News
Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantir’s contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause “data-driven state abuses of power”, a report from Medact warns.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
BT study reveals digital transformation is high on the healthcare agenda
8 July 2021
A study has revealed the majority of the UK’s leading health providers are accelerating digital
Professor Caulfield leaves Genomics England for Barts Life Sciences
8 July 2021
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, one of England’s most imminent scientists, is to leave Genomics England
‘Empowered patients here to stay’ – Liz O’Riordan on the patient journey
8 July 2021
“Despite 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
