Movers and Shakers news roundup
8 May 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features a new chief executive for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
News
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.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
Charity launches digital hub to support healthcare workers during Covid
10 February 2021
Health Workers’ Foundation (HWF) has launched Healthchain, a hub that connects frontline workers and NHS
Dr Ben Goldacre to lead government review into health data
9 February 2021
A review, led by Dr Ben Goldacre and launched by the government, will look into
Digital Health Unplugged: Digital transformation of medicine
9 February 2021
The latest Digital Health Unplugged gives you a sneak peak at our digital transformation of
NHS Covid-19 app data to be published weekly alongside Test and Trace
9 February 2021
Data on the NHS Covid-19 app is to be published weekly alongside NHS Test and
NHS overhaul: ICSs to be enshrined in law for more integrated care
8 February 2021
The plans would see legislature introduced to ensure more joined-up, integrated care and reduced bureaucracy
