Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
News
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patientsā views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cheshire neighbourhood care model reduces A&E attendances
17 April 2026
A data-driven neighbourhood care programme across eight care communities in Cheshire East has reduced A&E attendances by up to 48%.
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
