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.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
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.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
5 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a project to bring telehealth to an island with no GP and software for AI-assisted colonoscopies.
Proposed plans will see NHSX merged into âtransformation directorateâ
16 February 2021
The CEO of NHSX has said reported proposals to create a âtransformation directorateâ within the
Tributes paid to National Data Guardian Dame Fiona Caldicott
16 February 2021
Tributes have been paid to Dame Fiona Caldicott, the first National Data Guardian (NDG) for
Alcidion appoints clinical consultant to ensure products meet NHS needs
16 February 2021
Katy Cain joins Alcidion from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where she was most
Sensyne Health launches AI algorithm for real-time patient management
15 February 2021
Sensyne Health has launched an artificial intelligence algorithm which will support real-time operational and clinical
Interoperability should not come at cost of “transparent” procurement
15 February 2021
Integrated care systems will need to have interoperability embedded if true joined up health and
