Digital Health

York and Scarborough delays Nervecentre EPR go-live Exclusive: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has delayed the go-live of its Nervecentre electronic patient record system.

Exclusive: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has delayed the go-live of its Nervecentre electronic patient record (EPR) system.

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ChatGPT Health fails to flag over 50% of medical emergencies ChatGPT Health incorrectly triages more than half of medical emergencies and frequently fails to detect suicidal ideation, a study found.

ChatGPT Health incorrectly triages more than half of medical emergencies and frequently fails to detect suicidal ideation, a study has found.

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Brainomix announces £4.8m funding extension to expand in US Brainomix, a stroke and lung fibrosis AI imaging tool provider, has announced a £4.8m funding extension to expand its operations in the US.

AI imaging provider Brainomix has announced a £4.8 million extension to its Series C financing to expand its operations in the US.

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NHS England seeks interim CIO to replace John Quinn NHS England is seeking an interim chief information officer (CIO) following the departure of John Quinn last year.

NHS England is seeking an interim chief information officer (CIO) following the departure of John Quinn last year.

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/02/nhse...

Health Data Research Service CEO to speak at Rewired 2026 Dr Melanie Ivarsson, chief executive of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS), is the latest confirmed speaker at Rewired 2026.

Dr Melanie Ivarsson, newly appointed chief executive of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS), is the latest confirmed speaker at Digital Health Rewired 2026.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕ Today's round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.

☕ Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Today’s round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.

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NHSE awards £33.6m digital vaccinations services contract NHS England has awarded a contract worth £33.6 million to TPXimpact for the delivery of digital and data services relating to vaccinations.

NHS England has awarded a contract worth £33.6 million to TPXimpact to deliver digital and data services relating to vaccinations, as part of the Digital Prevention Services Portfolio.

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GOSH to connect health data for rare disease research Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with a charity to connect health data for rare disease research.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is partnering with charity LifeArc to connect health data which could help advance rare disease research.

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Marc Farr: We're trying to be a critical friend to the FDP Marc Farr, chair of the Chief Data and Analytical Officer Network, explains why we must Get the data layer right in IT.

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Ahead of speaking at Rewired 2026, where he will discuss the implementation of the FDP, Marc Farr, chair of the Chief Data and Analytical Officer Network, explains why we must get the data layer right in IT.

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NHS England cyber chief to step down from role Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England has announced that he will step down from his role in May.

Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England will step down from his role in May to take up the post of chief security officer at the Department of Work and Pensions.

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/02/nhs-...

Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support The Republic of Ireland has launched a digital strategy to increase access to mental health services through technology and improve digital health literacy. The ‘Sharing the Vision Digital Mental…

News article on the hub today - Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support. www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/... (via @digitalhealth2.bsky.social)

Female innovators recognised for digital health solutions Ten female entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber have developed ideas for digital health innovations into workable concepts.

Ten women with ideas for new ways of delivering healthcare in Yorkshire and Humber have received support from experts in health innovation.

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NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.

A pilot of ambient voice technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/02/nhs-...

The case for NHS-owned, open software In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.

Very pleased to have been asked to chat to @digitalhealth2.bsky.social's Jordan Sollof for an episode of the Digital Health Podcast - talking about 'The Case Of The Disappearing NHS Open Source Policies', #insourcing, #nhsbuntu

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Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.

Ireland has launched a digital strategy to increase access to mental health services through technology and improve digital health literacy.

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/02/irel...

Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕ Today's briefing includes X-on Health's launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.

☕ Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/02/digi...

The case for NHS-owned, open software In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.

🎙️ Digital Health Unplugged 🎙️

In the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source and in-house capability.

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/02/the-...

Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials A partnership between NorthWest EHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.

A partnership between NorthWest eHealth (NWEH) and OneAdvanced is aiming to transform clinical trials by directly integrating primary care data.

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UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.

Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/02/uk-m...

It’s not technology that makes or breaks an EPR go-live Leadership, trust, and relationships can make or break an EPR go-live, writes Andy Callow, CDIO at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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An EPR go-live is one of the hardest things a hospital will ever do, writes Andy Callow, chief digital and transformation officer at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.

Mental health charity Mind is launching a commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI tools.

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Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England's new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.

Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.

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MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.

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Partnership aims to expand access to Alzheimer's clinical trials A partnership between Re:Cognition Health and Cera is aiming to expand access to Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative clinical trials.

A partnership between Re:Cognition Health and Cera is aiming to expand access to Alzheimer’s Disease and neurodegenerative clinical trials.

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Imperial College Projects awarded contract to evaluate FDP Imperial College Projects has been awarded a £700,000 contract by NHS England to evaluate the Federated Data Platform (FDP).

Imperial College Projects has been awarded a £700,000 contract by NHS England to evaluate the Federated Data Platform (FDP).

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Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2026 finalists announced Eight of the most exciting digital health start-ups have progressed to the live final of Pitchfest, taking place at Rewired 2026 next month.

Eight of the most exciting digital health start-ups have progressed to the live final of Pitchfest at Digital Health Rewired 2026.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing Today's coffee briefing features the Welsh Blood Service awarding a contract for the delivery a Blood Establishment Computer System.

☕ Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Today’s coffee briefing features the Welsh Blood Service awarding a contract for the delivery a Blood Establishment Computer System.

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Pennine Care offers appointment notifications through NHS App Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with DrDoctor to offer appointment notifications through the NHS App.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with patient engagement platform DrDoctor to offer appointment notifications through the NHS App.

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw pilots communication app for patients Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has launched a 12-month pilot of CardMedic to improve communication with patients.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is piloting an app to help improve communication with patients across any language barriers.

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/02/donc...

Alastair Denniston: ‘Regulation of AI must be able to flex’ Prof Alastair Denniston, chair of the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare, explains why fast adoption of AI matters.

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Professor Alastair Denniston, chair of the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare, believes in being “an AI realist – neither an enthusiast nor fearing it”.

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