AI stethoscope study published in The Lancet
4 February 2026
A study has been published in The Lancet after it found that an AI stethoscope detects serious heart conditions faster in primary care.
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Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
RCGP calls for Scottish government to improve GP IT systems
3 February 2026
More than half of GPs in Scotland say that their software is not fit for purpose, according to a member survey by RCGP Scotland.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
3 February 2026
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a contract for digital mental health firm Kooth and a report on the rise of radiology-linked legal claims.
Scotland’s women’s health plan highlights innovation as ‘pivotal’
3 February 2026
The Scottish government has pledged that innovation will have a “pivotal role” in ensuring women have access to the best quality care.
NHS Scotland supplier Capgemini to sell ICE-linked subsidiary
2 February 2026
French tech firm Capgemini, which provides IT services to NHS Scotland, will sell its US subsidiary following backlash over its work with ICE.
NHS England CDIO Ming Tang announces departure
2 February 2026
Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer (CDIO) at NHS England, has announced that she will leave her role in April.
Government announces plans to reform NHS for more joined up care
11 February 2021
The NHS reform will “modernise the legal framework” to make the health system “fit for
Call for audit of social care to create ‘roadmap’ for digitisation
10 February 2021
According to TechUK social care has been a “policy no man’s land” with attempts to
Rewired 2021 Day One – key sessions to look out for
10 February 2021
The 2021 virtual edition of Digital Health Rewired will kick off in March with the
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
