Doncaster and Bassetlaw pilots communication app for patients
18 February 2026
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has launched a 12-month pilot of CardMedic to improve communication with patients.
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Patients call for transparency around the use of AI in healthcare
18 February 2026
The Patients Association has called for more transparency around the use of AI in healthcare in response to the MHRA’s call for evidence.
Patchwork Health launches AI rostering tool for NHS clinicians
18 February 2026
Patchwork Health has launched an AI-powered ‘Preferenced-Based Rostering’ tool to improve the way NHS hospitals staff their wards.
UK Biobank to get access to GP patient data for research
17 February 2026
The government will grant approval for UK Biobank researchers to access coded GP patient data for research purposes.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
17 February 2026
Today’s briefing features a partnership between Pebble Wellbeing and Doctor Care Anywhere, and Pharmacy2U’s relaunch of veterinary care.
Building Epic: Judy Faulkner on leadership
17 February 2026
Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic, tells Unplugged about building one of the world’s most influential electronic health record systems.
£20m funding for tech to tackle drug and alcohol addiction
17 February 2026
The government is offering £20 million in grants for medical technologies and digital tools designed to tackle drug and alcohol addiction.
South London and Maudsley deploys digital care assistant
28 September 2020
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has begun using Oxehealth’s digital care assistant on
NHS Covid-19 app downloaded 10 million times since launch
28 September 2020
Some six million people downloaded the NHS Covid-19 app on the first day it was
North Bristol NHS Trust fast-tracks digital tools roll out during Covid-19
28 September 2020
North Bristol NHS Trust has fast-tracked the roll out of a series of digital tools
Coventry and Warwickshire to roll out integrated care records
25 September 2020
The move will enable doctors in hospitals or paramedics to access the same vital information
Digital technology keeps dementia patients connected with loved ones
25 September 2020
The Leeds Dementia Pathfinder programme provided technology such as iPads and Alexa devices to carers
