Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
6 August 2024
This latest Coffee Time Briefing features £8m funding for UK Biobank and an initiative to accelerate motor neurone disease research.
News
Workforce is barrier to frontline digitisation, says NHS Confed report
6 August 2024
Workforce and training are “significant barriers” to delivering a frontline digitised service, according to an NHS Confederation report.
Digital HIV PrEP service launches in East Sussex
6 August 2024
A HIV PrEP service has launched in East Sussex, giving users access to tests and medication without having to visit a clinic.
North Tees and Hartlepool recognised after eObs cuts sepsis cases
5 August 2024
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised by NHS England for its electronic observations and sepsis dashboard.
Royal Hospital for Children launches virtual tour of neonatal unit
5 August 2024
The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow has gone live with an immersive virtual tour of its neonatal intensive care unit.
Patient safety must be central to EPR design and rollout says report
5 August 2024
Patient safety must be central to the design, development, and rollout of EPR systems, a Patient Safety Learning report has stated.
Vine robots could transform cancer treatment, shows Leeds study
2 August 2024
New robots that mimic creeping vine plants could transform cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a study by University of Leeds.
Midlands secures share of £85m to transform obesity care
2 July 2026
Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) has helped local NHS organisations secure a share of the
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 July 2026
Today’s briefing includes medical cannabis accreditation and a system to improve musculoskeletal performance or rehabilitation.
Sheffield first council to oppose NHS FDP Palantir contract
2 July 2026
Sheffield City Council has become the first local authority to approve a motion formally opposing
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde rolls out digital triage system
1 July 2026
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has begun rolling out a digital triage system across
Winners of the Isle of Man’s 2026 Innovation Challenge unveiled
1 July 2026
Four companies developing solutions to improve health and social care have won the Isle of
