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.
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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.
RCGP calls for Scottish government to improve GP IT systems
3 February 2026
More than half of GPs in Scotland say that their software is not fit for purpose, according to a member survey by RCGP Scotland.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
3 February 2026
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a contract for digital mental health firm Kooth and a report on the rise of radiology-linked legal claims.
Scotland’s womenâs health plan highlights innovation as âpivotalâ
3 February 2026
The Scottish government has pledged that innovation will have a “pivotal role” in ensuring women have access to the best quality care.
NHS Scotland supplier Capgemini to sell ICE-linked subsidiary
2 February 2026
French tech firm Capgemini, which provides IT services to NHS Scotland, will sell its US subsidiary following backlash over its work with ICE.
NHS England CDIO Ming Tang announces departure
2 February 2026
Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer (CDIO) at NHS England, has announced that she will leave her role in April.Â
Electronic flu vaccine notifications service expanded
1 December 2020
A service which sends information about flu vaccinations electronically from pharmacies to GP practices has
Shuri Network named Network of the Year at 2020 TechWomen100 awards
30 November 2020
Launched at Digital Health Summer School in July 2019 the Shuri Network is the first
Amazon adds Care Hub features to Alexa for US customers
30 November 2020
A set of care features called the Care Hub are now available to Amazon Alexa
PRSB report looks into digital transformation during Covid-19
27 November 2020
A report from the Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has examined the digital transformation of
Movers and Shakers news roundup
27 November 2020
November’s movers and shakers features a new CIO at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole and a
