Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
Year of the Nurse – Microsoft’s CNO reflects on 2020 and tech in nursing
17 December 2020
Microsoftâs CNO Molly McCarthy believes new technology creates new roles for nurses, with Covid-19 highligting
London’s Health Innovation Network rolls out Coordinate My Care
17 December 2020
The South London Health Innovation Network (HIN) has won ÂŁ200,000 funding to roll out Coordinate
Three digital health companies join forces to enable GP video sharing
16 December 2020
Cognitant Group, eConsult Health, HCI and have co-developed an easy way for patients to receive
Herefordshire and Worcestershire launches its own health apps library
16 December 2020
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG Apps Library aims to help people make an informed decision
NHS IT leaders believe Covid has changed attitudes to digital
15 December 2020
The Covid-19 crisis has changed views about digital at all levels of healthcare organisations, according
