Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
10 February 2026
Today’s briefing features a digital bedside service in Norfolk and a study on Transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for depression.
News
Exploring the interoperability conundrum
10 February 2026
This episode of Digital Health Unplugged, in partnership with BridgeHead Software, examines the hidden barriers to interoperability.
Oracle EPR go-live in Essex ‘likely to be delayed’
10 February 2026
The go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) programme in Essex is likely to be delayed, according to a board paper.
BMA calls for NHS doctors to reject using the FDP
9 February 2026
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for NHS doctors to limit usage of the federated data platform (FDP).
Ireland to begin procurement for a national electronic health record
9 February 2026
The Health Service Executive is about to begin procurement of a national electronic health record (EHR) for Ireland.
NHS productivity data to track trusts’ digital and tech adoption
9 February 2026
NHSE has set out how technology and digital innovation will be key to driving the productivity gains set out in the 10 year health plan.
Coroner calls for hospital access to GP notes after child’s death
6 February 2026
A coroner has called for hospital doctors to have electronic access to primary care medical notes, following the death of a four-year-old boy.
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
