Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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 ‘difficult for innovators’
1 April 2026
Digital leaders have called for a more “brave” and “honest” 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 Palantir’s NHS federated data platform (FDP) contract.
NHS overhaul: Health and Care Bill formally introduced to parliament
6 July 2021
The government’s Health and Care Bill, which sets out plans to reform the NHS to
Lincolnshire trust goes live with online portal from Patients Know Best
6 July 2021
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation trust has gone live with Patients Know Best (PKB),
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
