‘Postcode lottery’ in robotic surgery access for patients, data shows
21 April 2026
NHS patients in England are facing a “postcode lottery” in access to robotic-assisted surgery, analysis by RCS England shows.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patients’ views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cyber security news roundup
21 August 2020
Our latest cyber security roundup features the news that NHS Greater Manchester Shared Services has
Barts clinicians develop programme for long-lasting Covid-19 symptoms
20 August 2020
A digital programme to treat the lasting symptoms of Covid-19 has been developed by clinicians
NHS reported tens of thousands of malicious emails in one month
20 August 2020
Data from NHS Digital has shown that the NHS received tens of thousands of malicious
Midlands event explores how Covid-19 has changed the digital landscape
19 August 2020
One theme raised during the Digital Health Network: Midlands regional event was making sure the
ZOE Covid-19 Symptom Study app awarded £2m government grant
19 August 2020
A £2million grant is to be given to the ZOE Covid-19 Symptom Study app by
