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.
Next-generation Versius surgical robots introduced at Frimley Health
13 October 2020
Next-generation surgical robots have been introduced at Frimley Health Trust Foundation Trust and have been
More than 65 million Microsoft Teams messages sent since NHS rollout
13 October 2020
Figures have revealed more than 65 million messages have been sent on Microsoft Teams since
Early morning Epic go live for Royal Devon and Exeter
12 October 2020
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) wnet live with a new electronic patient
Dido Harding faces calls to ‘consider her position’ in Test and Trace
12 October 2020
Dido Harding is the executive chair of NHS Test and Trace and interim chair of
Guy’s and St Thomas’ chooses Epic as ‘preferred supplier’ for £175m EHR
9 October 2020
One of the biggest NHS trusts in London has selected Epic as its ‘preferred supplier’
