UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
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Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
Partnership aims to expand access to Alzheimer’s clinical trials
20 February 2026
A partnership between Re:Cognition Health and Cera is aiming to expand access to Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative clinical trials.
Imperial College Projects wins contract to evaluate FDP
19 February 2026
Imperial College Projects has been awarded a Ā£700,000 contract by NHS England to evaluate the Federated Data Platform (FDP).
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2026 finalists announced
19 February 2026
Eight of the most exciting digital health start-ups have progressed to the live final of Pitchfest, taking place at Rewired 2026 next month.
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
Essex Council signs Ā£9m deal for health and care technology
27 April 2021
The three year call off agreement, valued at Ā£8.9m, will use technology to support Essex
New data on hospital medicine use to support Covid-19 research
26 April 2021
NHS Digital has set up the Hospital Prescribing and Administration resource to collect data from
NHS Digital’s online Covid-19 dashboard used three million times
26 April 2021
The tool, provided by NHS Digital, allows users to check virus cases within ten miles
