Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a project to bring telehealth to an island with no GP and software for AI-assisted colonoscopies.
News
NHSE to move away from open source over AI security concerns
5 May 2026
NHS England has restricted access to some of its open source code to strengthen security amid concerns about the impact of AI models.
Outdated IT systems increasing GP workload, RCGP finds
1 May 2026
Outdated and poorly connected IT systems are increasing GP workload pressures, a Royal College of General Practitioners report has found.
AI documentation tool creates 40% more assessment capacity
1 May 2026
System C has announced that its AI-powered FormFlow Assistant has been deployed across 15 local authorities.
First look at Digital Health Summer Schools 2026 programme
30 April 2026
Digital Health has published a ‘first look’ at this year’s Summer Schools programme, which takes place on 16-17 July in Nottingham.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
30 April 2026
Today’s briefing includes cyberattacks on Ukraine’s hospitals and tech that stops organs getting damaged in transit.
AI cuts patient call wait times by up to 90% at UHSussex
30 April 2026
Patient call wait times at University Hospitals Sussex have been cut by up to 90% since the implementation of AI technology from Netcall.
Industry news in brief
6 November 2020
This month’s industry round up features news that the successful applicants of Yorkshire and Humbers
Motor neuron disease app developed to help better manage care needs
5 November 2020
An app which helps those with motor neuron disease better manage their care needs has
Milton Keynes University Hospital signs 5-year deal with Sensyne Health
5 November 2020
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has signed a five year non-exclusive strategic research
New research to develop AI to better predict risk of mouth cancer
4 November 2020
The study will look at the use of machine learning and AI to assist pathologists
Telehealth solution approved for stroke assessment in Northern Ireland
4 November 2020
Health Services Limited’s (HSL) Telehealth system enables clinicians to carry out virtual video consultations and
