NHS to get early access to MedTech ahead of regulatory approval
6 August 2025
Manufacturers will be able to supply innovative medical devices to the NHS before obtaining full regulatory approval, under a new MHRA scheme.
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals to launch AI Lab
6 August 2025
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will launch an AI Lab this year, as part of its ambition to deliver the government’s 10 year health plan.
Scottish gov to assess AI digital maturity for health and social care
6 August 2025
The Scottish government has launched a tender to provide a new version of its online digital maturity assessment tool, including AI questions.
A third of GP appointments in England carried out remotely
5 August 2025
A third of GP appointments in England were carried out remotely in June 2025, according to an analysis of NHS data by PA Media.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
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.
‘A customisable approach’ – how contact-tracing apps differ in the UK
24 September 2020
Scotland and Ireland chose to go their own way, working with software developers NearForm to
NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app launched in England and Wales
24 September 2020
After months of uncertainty the NHS contact-tracing app has today launched in England and Wales,
Bradford Teaching Hospitals ditches paper for digital appointment letters
23 September 2020
The digital letters are currently being piloted in the ophthalmology and paediatrics departments with patients
Babylon to face ‘no further action’ for data breach of GP at Hand
23 September 2020
Babylon admitted in June that three patients were able to view recordings of other patient’s
Countess of Chester selects Ideal firm to implement EPR programme
23 September 2020
The Countess of Chester EPR+ programme is using Cerner Millennium electronic patient record after signing
