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.
Patients to be offered AI technology which helps detect kidney disease
15 February 2021
Patients with diabetes and high blood pressure are benefiting from AI that turns a smartphone
Royal Free London NHS FT launches second phase of EPR project
12 February 2021
The Royal Free London NHS FT has officially launched the second phase of its Cerner
NHS overhaul: ‘Real opportunity’ for digital leaders to shape the future
12 February 2021
The chair of Digital Health’s CCIO Network has said government plans to overhaul the NHS
Industry news in brief
12 February 2021
This monthâs industry round-up includes news Livi has sent millions of text notifications to support
Fitbit and Diabetes UK announce three-year partnership
11 February 2021
Fitbit and Diabetes UK have announced a three-year partnership which aims to educate on the
