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
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
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
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is introducing a new digital platform designed to help tackle rising demand for ADHD and autism assessments and improve the efficiency of neurodevelopmental services. The Trust has partnered with digital health company Psyomics to implement beseen for Neuro
Emergency medical service SAMU de Paris has achieved an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate that they say is four times the global average, through a rescue therapy called ECPR. Previously largely confined to hospitals, deployment on Paris streets has been supported in part with the help of
Bristol NHS Group, in partnership with Highland, has successfully hosted its first Local Health Tech Showcase, bringing health and social care staff from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) together with leading technology suppliers to explore how digital innovation can
Med-Tech Expo returns to the NEC Birmingham on 3–4 June 2026, giving visitors access to three co-located manufacturing events with one free registration. By registering for Med-Tech Expo, attendees can also visit Interplas and TCT 3Sixty, covering medical device manufacturing, plastics and additive
A digital perinatal mental health pilot for Black and ethnically minoritised women has helped women access support faster, complete therapy at higher rates, and recover more successfully than national averages. The partnership between digital tech company Dr-Julian and The Essential Baby Company Ltd
Resmed, a leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered in the home, has announced the launch of AirConnect Dx in the UK, a digital service-based solution designed to increase NHS sleep services diagnostic capacity and support faster access to diagnosis for people
Wolters Kluwer Health has implemented its medication decision support (MDS) solution, Medi-Span, at the specialist oncology centre, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Christie is a leading expert in cancer care, research and education and is the largest single-site cancer centre in Europe. The C
Cyclana Bio, a biotechnology company pioneering tissue-level approaches to women’s health, has announced it has received Health Research Authority (HRA) and Research Ethics Committee (REC) approval for its 500-patient clinical observational study, PEMP (Predicting Endometriosis Mechanisms and Popula
