Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantir’s contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause “data-driven state abuses of power”, a report from Medact warns.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
27% of adult social care providers not using technology for care
11 March 2026
More than a quarter of adult social care providers are not using technology to provide care and support, a DHSC survey found.
Movers and Shakers news roundup
5 March 2021
Our March edition of Movers and Shakers features a flurry of appointments at NHSX and
NHS Covid-19 app ‘important pillar’ in easing lockdown restrictions
4 March 2021
A developer of the NHS Covid-19 app has said it is a “highly effective” tool
Covid-19 vaccination data made available for research
4 March 2021
English and Welsh Covid-19 vaccination data is now available upon request through the Health Data
Final phase of Cheshire and Merseyside child health project goes live
3 March 2021
The final phase of a project to join up just over half a million records
Rewired 2021 Day Four – key sessions to look out for
3 March 2021
Key figures from NHSX will be speaking on day four of Digital Health Rewired which
