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.
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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.
NHS Digital denies conflict of interest over Accenture contracts
14 May 2021
Two board members, who both previously worked for Accenture, were members of NHS Digitalās board
Movers and Shakers news roundup
14 May 2021
Our May edition of Movers and Shakers features appointments at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS
Virtual wards and AI form part of Ā£160m NHSE funding boost
13 May 2021
Devon Integrated Care System (ICS) will use the funding to deliver virtual wards so patients
Liz OāRiordan revealed as one of the first Summer School 2021 keynotes
13 May 2021
Patient advocate and breast cancer survivor, Liz OāRiordan, has been announced as the opening keynote
What is the Covid-19 passport? Your questions answered
13 May 2021
The government has announced Covid-19 passports will be used from May 17, but what are
