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.
NHS App to be used as Covid-19 passport from May 17
7 May 2021
Announcing the countries that will be on the UKās āgreenā travel list the transport secretary
Nottingham University Hospitals sets its sights on HIMSS Level 7
7 May 2021
Nottingham University Hospitals has selected Nervecentre to deliver a number of services which include electronic
Sultan Mahmud to join BT as director of healthcare
7 May 2021
Professor Sultan Mahmud is set to leave Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals after being appointed as the
Industry news in brief
7 May 2021
Our latest industry news round-up features news that a data tracker for lung health is
NHS Digital revising Covid vaccine booking site after ‘users info leaked’
6 May 2021
The National Data Guardian confirmed to Digital Health it had been contacted by people concerned
