Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
News
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patients’ views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cheshire neighbourhood care model reduces A&E attendances
17 April 2026
A data-driven neighbourhood care programme across eight care communities in Cheshire East has reduced A&E attendances by up to 48%.
Digital Health Unplugged: October news team debrief with special guests
6 October 2020
Special guests James Reed and Dermot O’Riordan join our editorial team to discuss the launch
12 things health data has taught us about Covid-19
6 October 2020
Data collection has played a vital role in informaing the government’s response to the virus
Investigation launched after IT error misses thousands of Covid-19 cases
5 October 2020
A statement from Public Health England confirmed some 15,841 cases between 25 September and 2
‘Major questions unanswered’ about effectiveness of NHS Covid-19 App
5 October 2020
The Health Foundation has raised concerns about the lack of published evidence from the NHS
The Walton Centre renews contract with Silverlink software
5 October 2020
The 17-year relationship was renewed to enable The Walton Centre to continue to build neurophysiology
