Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
Chelsea and Westminster to focus on health tech for children
11 November 2020
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has partnered with KidsX Accelerator to develop healthtech specifically targeted at
Hull University Teaching Hospitals deploys DXC Technology’s Clinical Aide
10 November 2020
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has deployed a cloud-based app from DXC Technology which
King’s looks to ‘create ecosystem of tech solutions’ for outpatients
10 November 2020
Executive directors across King’s College Hospital have created a 12-point System Health Improvement Plan for
How to build and enable digital teams focus of NHS Providers guide
10 November 2020
The next part of the Digital Boards programme has been published by NHS Providers, with
NHS Digital signs a deal to help improve data sharing across organisations
9 November 2020
NHS Digital has signed a deal with DXC Technology and CSIRO, which will help improve
