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Guest blog by Mike Wild is Health SME and Advisory at Littlefish Group

Guest blog by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL), in partnership with St Vincents Consulting and Purple Beard

techUK has submitted its response to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency call for evidence on AI regulation in healthcare, reflecting input from across the sector. The response sets out industry recommendations on risk-based regulation, classification, liability, post-market surveillance and the need for clearer coordination across the regulatory and NHS landscape.

Procurement week 2026 will bring together policymakers, buyers and suppliers to examine the evolving role of procurement in technology adoption, sustainability and public sector reform. Across six sessions, the programme will explore the impact of the Procurement Act 2023, AI in decision-making and practical strategies for competing and delivering under new commercial models.

techUK is supporting an industry engagement programme led by Care City to develop a minimum capabilities framework for sensor-based falls prevention and detection technologies in adult social care. Suppliers are invited to contribute through interviews and workshops to help shape practical guidance that may inform future commissioning and assurance expectations across the sector.

techUK is pleased to once again partner with Tussell and The Data City on the 2026 Tech 200 list.

This early industry briefing shared emerging thinking on NHS England’s proposed “three shifts,” inviting feedback from suppliers and partners on priorities, gaps and lessons learned. The session explored changes in architecture, market management and digital operating models, alongside the implications for delivery, skills and collaboration across the NHS.

Nigel Brokenshire re-elected as chair and Alex Eavis re-elected as vice-chair of the techUK Life Sciences Working Group

techUK’s Life Sciences Working Group is pleased to share its 2026 priorities and work programme – a member driven plan shaped through nominations, consultation and a strategic planning session held at the end of 2025.