Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
24 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes funding for a Scottish digital drug harm reduction programme and an award for an AI-powered smart glasses firm.
News
Harris Health Alliance acquires digital child health record
24 March 2026
Harris Health Alliance has completed the acquisition of digital child health record the eRedbook from Heathersoft.
Precision liver study recruits almost 1,000 people using NHS data
23 March 2026
Almost 1,000 participants have been recruited into the LiveWell study in less than a year using real-world NHS data.
NHS community trust cuts hospital stays with digital patient flow
23 March 2026
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has improved patient flow through a digital transformation programme.
Digital health equity gaps remain, finds WHO research
23 March 2026
People with greater health needs and language barriers struggle to access digital health services, according to WHO and Public Health Wales.
Seven ICBs to launch unified dental electronic referral service
20 March 2026
Seven ICBs across the south west of England will roll out a unified dental electronic referral service for the region.
£10m partnership will use digital tools to improve respiratory care
20 March 2026
A government partnership will use data and digital tools to improve care for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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
AI software which helps diagnose lung cancer receives gov funding boost
5 July 2021
New AI software designed to better diagnose lung cancer is to be part of a
Palantir appoints former Cerner boss to cement place in UK health sector
2 July 2021
Dr Justin Whatling joins Palantir from Cerner. His main role will be to provide guidance
Covid-19 vaccine status added to personal health records in Scotland
2 July 2021
The Scottish government has struck a deal with Orion Health to enable health and care
Yorkshire and Humber AHSN launches green accelerator programme
2 July 2021
Three innovative companies have been selected for Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN)’s
