Understanding regulations of AI and digital technology in health and social care
Learn what regulations to follow and how to evaluate effectiveness, whether you're a 'developer' of AI and digital technology or an 'adopter' who will buy or use them in health and social care.
This website has been meticulously curated by 4 key regulatory and evaluation authorities for health and social care: NICE, MHRA, CQC and HRA
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Regulations for developers
Developers, also known as manufacturers, take AI or digital technologies from an idea into a market-ready product.
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Regulations for adopters
Adopters can buy, deploy or use the technology in a health or social care setting.
Adopters' guidance
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DCB Standards vs ISO 14971: What Healthcare IT Deployers in England Need to Know
Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities in Safe Health IT Deployment
Published at April 7, 2026 by Hadi Shahidipour – Clinical Lead & Senior Regulatory Specialist at NHS England
- Adopters
- Developers
- Implementation
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Finding clarity in AI Regulation: A clinicians first look at the AI and Digital Regulations Service
AIDRS collaborated with CERSI‑AI’s Clinical AI Fellow for a clinician‑focused review of the guidance. This blog shares insights on understanding regulation and supporting responsible AI adoption in health care.
Published at January 27, 2026 by Mariha Ashraf, Clinical Research Fellow, CERSI-AI
- Adopters
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Building on the Spirit of Exploration – Phase 2 of the MHRA’s AI Airlock
This blog from the MHRA’s AI Airlock team reflects on discoveries from their pilot phase and shares early insights as they move into Phase 2.
Published at December 11, 2025 by Jincy Robin, AI Airlock Project Support Officer, MHRA
- Developers
- Adopters
- Implementation
- Machine learning
- Pilot
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- Research