Movers and Shakers news roundup
6 February 2026
This roundup features two big departures from NHS England and the appointment of a chief executive of the Health Data Research Service.
News
ORCHA and NIA partner to fast-track digital health solutions
5 February 2026
ORCHA is working with the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) to fast-track digital health solutions ahead of confirmation into the programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
5 February 2026
A call for more patient self management and numerous tech upgrade programmes are featured in today’s Coffee Briefing.
NICE recommends paperclip-sized sensor to monitor heart failure
5 February 2026
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could transform care for people living with chronic heart failure, according to NICE.
Three more NHS CEOs confirmed as Rewired 2026 speakers
4 February 2026
A further three NHS chief executives have been confirmed as speakers at Rewired 2026, which takes place on 24-25 March at The NEC Birmingham.
AI stethoscope study published in The Lancet
4 February 2026
A study has been published in The Lancet after it found that an AI stethoscope detects serious heart conditions faster in primary care.
Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the governmentâs National Cancer Plan.
Govt pledges ÂŁ20m to roll out AI X-ray tools across NHS by 2029
11 June 2026
The government has announced ÂŁ20 million of funding to expand AI chest X-ray tools to
Pharmacy2U launches menopause support hub
10 June 2026
UK online pharmacy Pharmacy2U has launched a dedicated womenâs health hub, backed by menopause retail
MFT to launch data platform to support research and patient care
10 June 2026
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is launching a data platform to support research and
Royal Cornwall Hospitals delays Oracle EPR go-live
9 June 2026
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has delayed its Oracle EPR go-live to ensure it will
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
9 June 2026
Today’s briefing features an app designed to help people manage physical ageing and a health
