HiVE Places, the recently launched independently operated platform focused on developing and operating next-generation innovation environments and accelerating the growth of high value-add economies across the UK, has signed three landmark Memoranda of Understanding with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Every GP practice in Wales is now using EMIS Web, marking the completion of one of the largest digital transformation programmes ‘ever undertaken’ in Welsh primary care according to Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW). Delivered by DHCW in partnership with GP practices and suppliers across Wales, t
NuraLogix has announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its Anura Mobile Cor SDK, for the contactless measurement of heart/pulse rate and breath/respiration rate in adults. With this clearance, the technology can be used for in healthcare for adults 18 years of age and above,
Coinciding with the start of World Continence Week 2026, the Urology Trade Association, in partnership with The Urology Foundation and the Spinal Injuries Association, and with the support from Shine, has published a new UK-wide report on the experiences of people living highlights how people living
An AI technology already conducting one in nine urgent skin cancer assessments across the NHS is now certified for use on a standard smartphone. The development, unveiled at HLTH Europe, brings autonomous, clinical-grade cancer detection out of a clinical setting. Developed by British healthtech com
Leading global hygiene and health company Essity says value-based procurement could improve patient outcomes while reducing long-term costs across the health and care system. A new value-based procurement (VBP) model is now being rolled out across the NHS in England, marking a significant shift away
Penumbra, Inc has announced it has received FDA clearance for THUNDERBOLT, expanding its computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) technology to address acute ischemic stroke. “Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and with stroke, timing is critical. If the blood clot isn’t rem
IEC 60601 compliance is more complex than most device teams plan for. Bob Burek of Element — 30 years in medical device testing — has written the practical guide we wish existed earlier. Free download.
Medical device engineering has never been simple, but the nature of that complexity is changing. As systems become more capable, the burden of integrating motion components has emerged as a primary design challenge. Surgical robots continue to advance. Powered surgical hand tools are becoming smalle
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest organisation to announce that it will host an Elevate health tech showcase to inspire staff at all levels with the latest in technology and digital innovation. Health tech growth partner Highland launched the Elevate showcas
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, signals the roll-out of value-based procurement across the NHS in England. After more than three years in development, the government has today (11th June 2026) begun the rol
The dust has settled on Med-Tech Expo 2026, leaving the UK medical device industry with plenty to digest. The exhibition floor in Hall 7 of the NEC hummed with enthusiasm throughout the two days, and that buzz has continued into the post-event conversation on social media. The conference sessions sp
