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.
Royal Free London deploys patient portal powered by Induction Zesty
18 January 2021
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has deployed a portal which allows patients to view
Sara Nelson appointed deputy chief nursing information officer at NHSX
18 January 2021
Nelson joins NHSX from her role as deputy programme director of DigitalHealth.London leading the digital
Covid-19 medicine and vaccine info leaked following cyberattack
15 January 2021
The European Medicines Agency has said documents related to Covid-19 medicines and vaccines belonging to
Industry news in brief
15 January 2021
Our first industry round-up for 2021 includes news that Jackie Shears, programme director at NHS
Government pledges ÂŁ7.5m to support e-rostering in NHS trusts
15 January 2021
The funding spreads across 40 NHS trusts including hospitals, clinics and pharmacies with the aim
