DHSC announces ministers responsible for digital and MedTech
17 July 2024
The junior ministers responsible for digital, data and MedTech within the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have been announced.
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UK ranks lowest internationally for number of scanners per million
16 July 2024
The UK continues to have lowest number of MRI units, CT and PET scanners per million population amongst comparator countries, government statistics reveal.
UK faces £5.4bn trade deficit for MedTech products
16 July 2024
The UK had a trade deficit in MedTech products of £5.4 billion in 2023, government figures reveal.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
16 July 2024
This Coffee Time Briefing includes news of a collaboration for Hertility and Sweaty Betty and a Health Innovation West Midlands’ success story.
Digital pathway launched to improve care for stroke survivors
16 July 2024
The ‘Life After Stroke’ Pathway has been launched by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, NHS Lothian and Pogo Digital Healthcare for stroke survivors.
Mental health provider Priory signs five-year EPMA contract
15 July 2024
Priory has signed a five-year contract with Ashtons which includes electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA).
Pitchfest finalist Healthtech-1 raises £2.7m in seed funding
15 July 2024
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest finalist, Healthtech-1 has raised £2.7 million in seed funding.
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
