‘Innovation freeze’ threatening NHSE AI plans

By Ella Devereux2026-06-10T15:42:00

Medical technology concept. Doctor working with smartphone and stethoscope in office

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NHS England has warned that it may be unable to lawfully deploy AI features on the NHS App from next year, due to incoming medical device regulation changes.

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