‘Postcode lottery’ in robotic surgery access for patients, data shows
21 April 2026
NHS patients in England are facing a “postcode lottery” in access to robotic-assisted surgery, analysis by RCS England shows.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patients’ views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
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
Short-list for Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2021 announced
8 February 2021
The much-anticipated short-list of healthtech start-ups competing for this year’s Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2021
CQC highlights collaboration and use of digital during Covid-19
8 February 2021
The CQC undertook a national programme of provider collaboration reviews in a bid to support
Framework for NHS trusts to adopt innovative digital solutions launched
5 February 2021
The updated Medical IT departmental software and hardware solutions framework gives trusts access to 74
NHSX publishes ‘guide to good’ for AI and innovative technologies
5 February 2021
The NHSX ‘Guide to good practice’ aims to ensure principles of good digital practice can
