| Date | Change | What it means for practices |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | MHRA and NHS England publish guidance on when AI scribes count as medical devices | Ask suppliers about their product’s device status. Explainer |
| Mar 2026 | NHS England publishes a template DPIA for AI scribes | Use it as the starting point for AI scribe data protection work |
| Jan 2026 | NHS England lists 19 suppliers on its self-certified AI scribe registry (HTN) | Being listed isn’t an approval; you still do your own checks. Explainer |
| Nov 2025 | National safety investigator finds electronic record systems still contribute to missed and delayed care (HSSIB) | Set-up, defaults and training matter as much as the product |
| Oct 2025 | A national study finds 70% of digital tools in NHS trusts and ICBs have no documented clinical safety assurance (JMIR) | Expect more scrutiny of safety paperwork, including from CQC. Why it matters |
| Oct 2025 | National study finds most NHS digital tools lack evidence of safety compliance (JMIR) | Expect more scrutiny of safety paperwork |
| Ongoing | NHS England is reviewing DCB0129 and DCB0160 | The process may change; this toolkit will be updated |
Sources on this page last checked 3 November 2026.