Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
5 August 2025
Today’s coffee time includes a new biosecurity centre, a study on the benefits of AI scribes and Nuffield Health’s new mammography tech.
News
AI physio clinic more than halves NHS back pain waiting list
5 August 2025
An AI-powered physiotherapy clinic has more than halved waiting lists for back pain in its first large-scale deployment in England.
Powys Teaching Health Board rolls out digital tool for health visitors
4 August 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board has rolled out a digital tool to support health visitors with decision making and care planning.
UK Biobank data and AI help predict early onset of diseases
4 August 2025
A study has developed an AI method to predict the early onset of 38 age-related diseases through analysis of UK Biobank data.
NHS Humber Health partners with DrDoctor to launch digital tools
4 August 2025
NHS Humber Health Partnership has partnered with DrDoctor to launch patient-facing digital tools, including notifications and digital letters.
Thames Valley and Surrey Care Record saves around ÂŁ17m a year
1 August 2025
The Thames Valley and Surrey Care Record has saved around ÂŁ17 million annually in professional time, according to analysis.
Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 surgical system receives CE mark approval
1 August 2025
Intuitive has announced that its da Vinci 5 Surgical System has received CE Mark approval for adult and paediatric use in Europe.
First headline speakers announced for Rewired 2021 festival
3 November 2020
The first national headline speakers have been announced for the new look Digital Health Rewired
NHS Covid-19 App error ‘left thousands unaware they need to isolate’
2 November 2020
The NHS Covid-19 App was set at the wrong sensitivity meaning users were not sent
Fast Follower Wye Valley NHS Trust goes live with ePMA system
2 November 2020
Wye Valley NHS Trust has gone live with a new ePMA system which will improve
BCS joins forces with Coding Black Females to improve diversity in tech
2 November 2020
Fifty women from Coding Black Females will be offered a membership of BCS, The Chartered
Scotland’s contact-tracing app now interoperable with Northern Ireland’s
30 October 2020
Through developing its own âfederated serverâ the Scottish government is ultimately hoping to allow interoperability
