AI stethoscope study published in The Lancet
4 February 2026
A study has been published in The Lancet after it found that an AI stethoscope detects serious heart conditions faster in primary care.
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Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
RCGP calls for Scottish government to improve GP IT systems
3 February 2026
More than half of GPs in Scotland say that their software is not fit for purpose, according to a member survey by RCGP Scotland.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
3 February 2026
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a contract for digital mental health firm Kooth and a report on the rise of radiology-linked legal claims.
Scotland’s women’s health plan highlights innovation as ‘pivotal’
3 February 2026
The Scottish government has pledged that innovation will have a “pivotal role” in ensuring women have access to the best quality care.
NHS Scotland supplier Capgemini to sell ICE-linked subsidiary
2 February 2026
French tech firm Capgemini, which provides IT services to NHS Scotland, will sell its US subsidiary following backlash over its work with ICE.
NHS England CDIO Ming Tang announces departure
2 February 2026
Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer (CDIO) at NHS England, has announced that she will leave her role in April.
Alder Hey uses HoloLens for greater collaboration during Covid-19
1 September 2020
The Heart Centre at Alder Hey currently uses HoloLens 2 to support clinicians in acute
Government pledges £50m for AI to improve diagnosis of deadly disease
29 August 2020
The investment aims to speed up the diagnosis of deadly diseases like cancer through using
Clinical patient discharge summaries to be sent electronically to GPs
28 August 2020
The first of its kind trial at Dorset County Hospital saw more than 4,000 structured
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals issues £400m tender for new EPR
28 August 2020
The successful bidder will be expected to supply the EPR for a period of 10
Industry news in brief
28 August 2020
This month’s industry round-up features news NHS Digital is rolling out electronic notifications from community
