Movers and Shakers news roundup
6 February 2026
This roundup features two big departures from NHS England and the appointment of a chief executive of the Health Data Research Service.
News
ORCHA and NIA partner to fast-track digital health solutions
5 February 2026
ORCHA is working with the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) to fast-track digital health solutions ahead of confirmation into the programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
5 February 2026
A call for more patient self management and numerous tech upgrade programmes are featured in today’s Coffee Briefing.
NICE recommends paperclip-sized sensor to monitor heart failure
5 February 2026
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could transform care for people living with chronic heart failure, according to NICE.
Three more NHS CEOs confirmed as Rewired 2026 speakers
4 February 2026
A further three NHS chief executives have been confirmed as speakers at Rewired 2026, which takes place on 24-25 March at The NEC Birmingham.
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.
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 governmentâs National Cancer Plan.
All health and social care bodies required to appoint Caldicott Guardians
21 January 2021
All health and adult social care bodies are expected to have a Caldicott Guardian in
Rotherham selects Intouch to help digitise outpatient department
21 January 2021
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has selected Intouch with Health to help deliver a digital
NHSX develops national Covid-19 image database to train AI
21 January 2021
It is hoped the database will speed up diagnosis of coronavirus, ultimately leading to quicker
Exc: County Durham and Darlington sign 10-year deal with Cerner
20 January 2021
Exclusive: County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has signed a 10-year deal with Cerner
Integrated care record to be introduced across Swindon and Wiltshire
20 January 2021
A new integrated care record is set to be introduced across Swindon and Wiltshire and
