Movers and Shakers news roundup
8 May 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features a new chief executive for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
News
GP online bookings causing isolation for older people, finds study
7 May 2026
Research suggests older people are being excluded from GP services due to the shift towards digital-first booking systems.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
7 May 2026
This week’s briefing features Holland & Barrett’s partnership with Phlo and an awards nod for a wound assessment app.
French firm Doctolib acquires GP IT supplier Medicus
7 May 2026
French HealthTech firm Doctolib has acquired Medicus, aiming to bring improved technology, AI and services to GP practices across the UK.
Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed management, Public Policy Projects states.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting skin cancer earlier.
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve digital access.
Dido Harding questioned on safety standards of using Microsoft Excel
15 October 2020
It comes as nearly 16,000 Covid-19 cases went unreported between 25 September and 2 October,
ICO assessing 15 contact-tracing companies for data protection approach
14 October 2020
A number of companies that provide contact-tracing services are being assessed for how they are
NHSX launches online information governance portal
14 October 2020
An online portal which provides NHS frontline staff and the public with access to national
Zesty partnership will see patient portals offered to Cerner NHS clients
14 October 2020
A reseller deal will see Zesty offer its patient portal to existing Cerner clients with
Doctorlink launches urgent care triage platform for A&E
13 October 2020
Doctorlink’s A&E platform aims to reduce waiting times by helping patients more quickly access the
