NHS image platform fights misdiagnosis in non-white patients
8 August 2025
An image library, showing how diseases appear on different skin tones, has been launched to prevent misdiagnosis for people with darker skin.
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Over-the-counter health test results accessible via the NHS App
8 August 2025
Customers can now view the results of at-home blood and DNA tests from MyHealthChecked on the NHS App, through an integration with PKB.
ChatGPT announces changes to address mental health concerns
7 August 2025
ChatGPT is changing the way it interacts with users following concerns that AI chatbots could have a negative impact on mental health.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
7 August 2025
Today’s Coffee Time includes System C announcing the acquisition of Australian health and care management tech provider MYP Technologies.
Meta found liable for using period-tracking data from Flo Health
7 August 2025
Meta has been found liable by a Californian federal court for using sensitive personal data from Flo Health to run targeted ads.
NHS to get early access to MedTech ahead of regulatory approval
6 August 2025
Manufacturers will be able to supply innovative medical devices to the NHS before obtaining full regulatory approval, under a new MHRA scheme.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals to launch AI Lab
6 August 2025
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will launch an AI Lab this year, as part of its ambition to deliver the governmentās 10 year health plan.
North East care homes connect to the NHS via digital solution
30 March 2021
A new digital solution which connects care homes to NHS services has been introduced across
Use of digital services leads to drop in missed psychiatric appointments
29 March 2021
Psychiatric counsellors seeing patients online during the pandemic recorded a drop in patients skipping appointments
National call for innovations to tackle LGBT health inequalities
29 March 2021
The Academic Health Science Networks and LGBT Foundation have joined forces to find new ways
Sarah Wilkinson to step down as NHS Digital chief executive
26 March 2021
Sarah Wilkinson is to step down as chief executive of NHS Digital after four years.
Royal Free patient first to receive smartphone connected defibrillator
26 March 2021
A 61-year-old year old man has become the first patient at the Royal Free London
