Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
24 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes funding for a Scottish digital drug harm reduction programme and an award for an AI-powered smart glasses firm.
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Harris Health Alliance acquires digital child health record
24 March 2026
Harris Health Alliance has completed the acquisition of digital child health record the eRedbook from Heathersoft.
Precision liver study recruits almost 1,000 people using NHS data
23 March 2026
Almost 1,000 participants have been recruited into the LiveWell study in less than a year using real-world NHS data.
NHS community trust cuts hospital stays with digital patient flow
23 March 2026
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has improved patient flow through a digital transformation programme.
Digital health equity gaps remain, finds WHO research
23 March 2026
People with greater health needs and language barriers struggle to access digital health services, according to WHO and Public Health Wales.
Seven ICBs to launch unified dental electronic referral service
20 March 2026
Seven ICBs across the south west of England will roll out a unified dental electronic referral service for the region.
Ā£10m partnership will use digital tools to improve respiratory care
20 March 2026
A government partnership will use data and digital tools to improve care for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Microsoft to acquire Nuance Communications for Ā£14.3bn
12 April 2021
Microsoft has confirmed it plans to acquire AI computer software company, Nuance Communications, in a
Dedalus says ICS future requires open health eco-system
12 April 2021
After completing its acquisition of DXCās healthcare provider software business, Digital Health News spoke to
Call for innovations to better support domiciliary workforce
12 April 2021
The West of England AHSN, South West AHSN and Health Education England are looking for
Hampshire and Isle of Wight CCGs awards IT support contract
12 April 2021
CCGs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have selected Healthcare Computing, in partnership with
Applications for Digital Health Leadership Programme now open
9 April 2021
The 12-month Digital Health Leadership Programme aims to develop a new generation of leaders to
