NICE announces National HealthTech Access Programme
11 February 2026
NICE has announced details of a programme to help provide faster access to healthcare technology across England and Wales.
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AI physiotherapy clinic expands across 11 NHS regions
10 February 2026
An AI-powered physiotherapy clinic has expanded across 11 NHS regions to provide patients with same-day appointments for back pain.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
10 February 2026
Today’s briefing features a digital bedside service in Norfolk and a study on Transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for depression.
Exploring the interoperability conundrum
10 February 2026
This episode of Digital Health Unplugged, in partnership with BridgeHead Software, examines the hidden barriers to interoperability.
Oracle EPR go-live in Essex ‘likely to be delayed’
10 February 2026
The go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) programme in Essex is likely to be delayed, according to a board paper.
BMA calls for NHS doctors to reject using the FDP
9 February 2026
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for NHS doctors to limit usage of the federated data platform (FDP).
Ireland to begin procurement for a national electronic health record
9 February 2026
The Health Service Executive is about to begin procurement of a national electronic health record (EHR) for Ireland.Â
Former NHS IT manager jailed for 5 years for ÂŁ800k fraud
1 July 2021
Barry Stannard, of Chelmsford in Essex, defrauded Mid Essex Hospital Trust of ÂŁ806,229 which came
Lincolnshire trust chooses patient portal from Healthcare Communications
1 July 2021
Using Healthcare Communications patient engagement portal the trust can now deliver digital appointment letters to
New ÂŁ12m online platform launched to manage obesity-related illness
1 July 2021
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme will provide free online for people with obesity-related illnesses
Peter Thomas appointed CCIO at Moorfields Eye Hospital
30 June 2021
Peter Thomas is due to step into the chief clinical information officer (CCIO) role at
Covid-19 passports to go live in Northern Ireland ‘from next week’
30 June 2021
Northern Irelandâs Department of Health announced its Covid-19 passport could be live by Monday, July
