Movers and Shakers news roundup
8 May 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features a new chief executive for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
News
GP online bookings causing isolation for older people, finds study
7 May 2026
Research suggests older people are being excluded from GP services due to the shift towards digital-first booking systems.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
7 May 2026
This week’s briefing features Holland & Barrett’s partnership with Phlo and an awards nod for a wound assessment app.
French firm Doctolib acquires GP IT supplier Medicus
7 May 2026
French HealthTech firm Doctolib has acquired Medicus, aiming to bring improved technology, AI and services to GP practices across the UK.
Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed management, Public Policy Projects states.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting skin cancer earlier.
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve digital access.
Government to develop global standards for genomic data sharing
19 May 2021
Working with partners in the genomics community the government will develop global standards and policies
New NHS CEO expected to ‘drive digital transformation’
19 May 2021
Job specifications reveal the new NHS CEO will take on four responsibilities, with the need
New Zealand Health Board hit by cyber security incident
19 May 2021
A health board in New Zealand confirmed on May 18 that it has been hit
University Hospitals Sussex to implement a care coordination platform
19 May 2021
University Hospitals Sussex NHS FT has partnered with System C to implement a care coordination
Guy’s and St Thomas’ plans to extend EPR to King’s hit by setback
18 May 2021
Proposed plans to extend an Epic electronic health record to Kingās College Hospital NHS Foundation
