ÂŁ1.5m FemTech fund launched under Women’s Health Strategy
15 April 2026
A ÂŁ1.5 million FemTech challenge fund will be launched as part of the governmentâs renewed Womenâs Health Strategy which was published today.
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DHSC invests in scanning and diagnostic equipment for CDCs
14 April 2026
The government is investing in scanning and diagnostic equipment for 36 new and expanded Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
14 April 2026
Today’s briefing features Apple requiring health app developers to declare if their app is classified as a regulated medical device.
NICE speakers confirmed for Digital Health Summer Schools 2026
14 April 2026
Two speakers from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have been confirmed for Digital Health Summer Schools 2026.
Kent and Medway mental health appointments launch online
14 April 2026
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has a launched a portal to give patients 24/7 online access to their mental health appointments.
MHRA secures ÂŁ3.6m to expand AI regulatory sandbox
13 April 2026
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has secured funding to expand its AI Airlock regulatory sandbox.
IBM awarded ÂŁ160m to transform NHS App into ‘health companion’
13 April 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth more than ÂŁ160m to IBM for the supplier to support the development of the NHS App.
Mobile health apps news in brief
29 January 2021
This monthâs mobile health apps round-up features news of a 25% increase in the use
Rotherham gets ÂŁ12m Digital Aspirant funding for ‘join the dots’ approach
28 January 2021
Rotherham is the only area to receive funding on a place-based approach which will focus
NHSE MedTech funding mandates AI for heart disease
28 January 2021
Heartflow Analysis will be adopted in English hospitals from April 2021 under the NHS England
BCS help win a bid for nursing informatics global conference
28 January 2021
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT has helped win a bid to hold a global
NHS Wales commits to adoption of GS1 standards
27 January 2021
NHS Wales has committed to the adoption of GS1 standards after signing a multi-year agreement,
