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26 February 2026
Today’s round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.
News
NHSE awards ÂŁ33.6m digital vaccinations services contract
26 February 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth ÂŁ33.6 million to TPXimpact for the delivery of digital and data services relating to vaccinations.
GOSH to connect health data for rare disease research
26 February 2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with a charity to connect health data for rare disease research.
NHS England cyber chief to step down from role
25 February 2026
Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England has announced that he will step down from his role in May.
Female innovators recognised for digital health solutions
25 February 2026
Ten female entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber have developed ideas for digital health innovations into workable concepts.
NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users
25 February 2026
A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.
Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support
24 February 2026
Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.Â
Palantir awarded ÂŁ23m deal to continue work on NHS Covid-19 Data Store
21 December 2020
The contract began on 12 December and confirms Palantir’s continued work in the NHS Covid-19
European Commission gives green light to Google’s Fitbit takeover
21 December 2020
Google has made a series of commitments to address competition concerns, including that it will
Push Doctor relaunches private video consultation service
21 December 2020
Push Doctor is relaunching its private video consultation service for patients following an increased demand
Imprivata expands digital identity platform with FairWarning acquisition
18 December 2020
Imprivata has acquired FairWarning Technologies, a company which provides patient privacy intelligence.
Mobile apps news in brief
18 December 2020
This monthâs mobile apps round up – our last for 2020 – features news that
