Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing
19 February 2026
Today’s coffee briefing features the Welsh Blood Service awarding a contract for the delivery a Blood Establishment Computer System.
News
Mental health provider offers appointment alerts through NHS App
19 February 2026
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with DrDoctor to offer appointment notifications through the NHS App.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw pilots communication app for patients
18 February 2026
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has launched a 12-month pilot of CardMedic to improve communication with patients.
Patients call for transparency around the use of AI in healthcare
18 February 2026
The Patients Association has called for more transparency around the use of AI in healthcare in response to the MHRA’s call for evidence.
Patchwork Health launches AI rostering tool for NHS clinicians
18 February 2026
Patchwork Health has launched an AI-powered ‘Preferenced-Based Rostering’ tool to improve the way NHS hospitals staff their wards.
UK Biobank to get access to GP patient data for research
17 February 2026
The government will grant approval for UK Biobank researchers to access coded GP patient data for research purposes.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
17 February 2026
Today’s briefing features a partnership between Pebble Wellbeing and Doctor Care Anywhere, and Pharmacy2U’s relaunch of veterinary care.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT signs 10-year deal with Civica
18 February 2021
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT has signed a ten-year contract with Civica to deliver
Lewisham launches virtual ward pilot for respiratory and diabetes patients
17 February 2021
The pilot forms part a new programme to support people innovatively using technology to improve
Private Equity firm CVC Capital Partners invests in System C
17 February 2021
CVC Capital Partners has become an investor and major shareholder in System C Healthcare, the
PRSB launches vendor scheme to support integrated care
17 February 2021
A scheme which will visibly recognise and support vendors across the UK which are implementing
New groups which could be at high risk from Covid-19 identified with tech
16 February 2021
Technology which can help clinicians identify new groups which could be at high risk from
