Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
Sajid Javid stands down from ÂŁ150k AI advisory role
29 June 2021
Sajid Javid was receiving ÂŁ151,835 per annum from C3.ai for 80-96 hours work annually, working
Digital Health Networks: Javid must not kick digital ‘into the long grass’
29 June 2021
Dr James Reed, chair of the Digital Health CCIO Network, warned new health secretary Sajid
ReStart and Better partner up to improve data interoperability in the NHS
29 June 2021
Restart is to supply interoperability services to Betterâs digital health platform, aiming to simplify and
Digital Health Unplugged: Health tech through the Rainbow lens
29 June 2021
In the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged we take a look at Queertech and
Inhealthcare completes integration with NHS login to improve access
29 June 2021
Inhealthcareâs technology platform is now integrated with NHS login, making it even easier for patients
