NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users
25 February 2026
A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.
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Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support
24 February 2026
Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Quicker access to a contact-tracing app would ‘bolster’ Test and Trace
27 August 2020
Privacy expert Polly Sanderson said the Test and Trace system would likely operate better with
Three tech providers join forces for enhanced remote consultation platform
27 August 2020
Cognitant, eConsult Health and Q doctor have collaborated on an online tool which provides GP
McKinsey bags £560k deciding “vision” for new NHS Test and Trace body
26 August 2020
A recently published contract revealed McKinsey was paid £563,400 for work focused on “creating a
Medical Interoperability Gateway extended to urgent care staff in London
26 August 2020
The MIG has been extended to urgent care staff in London so they can give
Dr Harpreet Sood appointed to Health Education England’s board
26 August 2020
Previously an associate non-executive director of HEE, Dr Sood will provide independent advice and support
