Ireland hits record €491m health tech VC investment
3 December 2025
Irish life sciences and health tech companies set a decade-high record in 2024 raising €491.3 million across 89 VC deals.
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Scottish refreshed Life Sciences Strategy plans to harness AI
2 December 2025
The Scottish government has published a refreshed Life Sciences Strategy, which includes harnessing new technologies such as AI.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 December 2025
Today’s update features a platform supporting children with diabetes and the launch of a Postpartum Mum Tracker tool.
Innovate UK launches Women in Innovation Awards 2025-26
2 December 2025
Innovate UK has launched its Women in Innovation Awards for 2025-26, offering up to 60 awardees support grants of up to £75,000.
MHRA and NICE secure £2m for digital mental health tech project
1 December 2025
The MHRA and NICE have secured £2m to continue its joint work around the regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technologies.
Insufficient EPR training contributes to risk of patient harm
1 December 2025
EPR training is often not sufficient to equip staff with the knowledge needed to use systems effectively, according to a report.
Local digital maturity will shape the Neighbourhood Health Service
28 November 2025
The Neighbourhood Health Service must be based on local realities rather than follow a central blueprint, according to NHS digital leaders.
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
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
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