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.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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 women’s health plan highlights innovation as ‘pivotal’
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.
NHS trusts’ IT spend rises by 9% to £4.1bn in 2025
2 February 2026
Total IT spend by NHS trusts reached £4.1bn in 2025, an increase of 9% from 2024, according to analysis by Future Health Intelligence.
Northamptonshire shared care record on track for £1m in savings
2 February 2026
Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board’s shared care record programme is on track to deliver more than £1 million in savings.
Private data contracts risk ‘undermining core values of NHS’
25 November 2020
The director of tech justice firm Foxglove Legal has warned the “creeping privatisation of data
£600K Wade-Gery digital review may be delayed
25 November 2020
A high-level review of the digital responsibilities of different NHS agencies, led by NHS Digital’s
New Data Strategy to capitalise on ‘good practice’ during Covid-19
25 November 2020
The data strategy will build on work such as the NHS Covid-19 Data Store with
Winner of Rewired Pitchfest 2020 officially launched
24 November 2020
Celsium is a temperature gauging device that connects to an app via Bluetooth to continually
Kettering General Hospital introduces virtual visit solution
24 November 2020
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is now offering its patients and their loved ones
