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.
£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
Tara Donnelly to continue role as NHSX chief digital officer
23 November 2020
Following an open recruitment process Donnelly was today (23 November) confirmed to be continuing as
