Tag: ai
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Apple App Store Introduces Medical Device Labels
Apple’s decision to introduce medical device labels on its App Store could have wider implications for how digital health tools are assessed and trusted across the UK.
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AI Smartglasses for Dementia Win £1m Longitude Prize
A wearable AI assistant designed to support people with early-stage dementia has taken the £1 million Longitude Prize on Dementia.
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The Great Reset Scaling Digital Health and Social Care Innovation by 2026
As the UK healthcare sector moves beyond fragmented trials toward a unified national infrastructure, the focus is shifting from “what” technology can do to “how” it is designed for real-world clinical and social care settings.
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Universities Driving UK Home Care Technology From Lab to Frontline
Universities are emerging as critical connectors between research, industry and patient needs in the UK care sector. But despite strong innovation pipelines, systemic barriers still slow the journey from breakthrough to bedside.
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Stockport Pilots Digital Care Technology to Support Independent living
A new programme in Stockport is introducing connected care technology into 90 homes to support safer, more independent living. The pilot will test how digital tools can improve health outcomes while reducing pressure on social care and NHS services.
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AI EEG Model Could Bring Continuous Epilepsy Monitoring Into the Home
A research partnership between Mentis Care and Emory University is exploring whether transformer-based AI models can interpret EEG data across both hospital and wearable systems.
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Amazon’s health AI assistant signals shift toward smarter community care
Amazon has launched an AI-powered health assistant designed to guide patients, interpret medical records and connect them with clinicians.
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China’s AI Healthcare Signals New Opportunities for Home Care Technology
China is rapidly embedding artificial intelligence across its healthcare system, from diagnostic tools to smart health platforms. As the country positions AI at the centre of its next five-year strategy, the developments could offer lessons for digital health and care technology providers in the UK.
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Cyberattack Highlights Fragility of Global Medical Technology Supply
A cyberattack on a medical device manufacturer has shaken confidence in global healthcare supply chains. Beyond immediate operational disruption, the incident has raised questions about cyber attribution, market impacts, and the resilience of digital systems supporting UK hospitals and community care.
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MHRA proposes indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in UK
The UK’s medicines regulator has launched a consultation on allowing CE-marked medical devices to be recognised indefinitely in Great Britain. The move aims to safeguard access to critical health technologies while reducing regulatory barriers for manufacturers and supporting innovation across the UK care sector.
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