Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
13 March 2026
This roundup includes NHS England awarding a digital vaccinations services contract worth more than £33m and a contract to evaluate the FDP.
News
Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantir’s contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause “data-driven state abuses of power”, a report from Medact warns.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
Health Call launches online Covid-19 vaccine booking system for NHS staff
12 January 2021
Through Health Call’s new booking system, available via an app, frontline staff can book their
East of England Ambulance Service turns to O2 to improve digital offering
11 January 2021
The £5.9 million contract aims to deliver a suite of new technologies to improve the
Trustedoctor merges with insurance firm to provide better access to care
11 January 2021
Trustedoctor and Further will offer a new, holistic solution for the treatment of serious illness,
Liva Healthcare secures £22m investment to bolster European ops
8 January 2021
The shift in public favour towards remote healthcare during the Covid-19 pandemic has increased interest
Movers and shakers news roundup
8 January 2021
The first movers and shakers of 2021 features a new deputy CNIO at NHSX and
