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, transport secretary confirms
28 April 2021
Grant Shapps confirmed the app will be used a Covid-19 passport to prove vaccination status,
Guyās and St Thomasā selects Nuance to deliver speech recognition tech
28 April 2021
Guyās and St Thomasā NHS Foundation Trust has chosen Nuance to deliver speech recognition technology
Artificial intelligence test could hold key to bowel cancer treatment
28 April 2021
The test uses artificial intelligence to measure proteins present in patients with advanced bowel cancer
Microsoft Teams and other 365 services back up and running
27 April 2021
Microsoft Teams is used by numerous NHS organisations. In March 2020 NHS Digital rolled Microsoft
Chelsea and Westminster roll out thermal screening tech following pilot
27 April 2021
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have rolled out thermal screening technology across its
