How are people taking a more holistic approach to their health? Why are people seeking trusted companions to guide them through health journeys? What is the interplay between digital and in-person healthcare services? And why are people seeking fitness within community settings?

AI-based system DeepScribe, which is able to identify relevant medical information from natural conversations and compile notes for physicians, is gaining traction with funding support and positive results in daily hours saved, hoping to leverage tech to improve people’s health journeys.

Managing chronic illnesses can be incredibly difficult – from struggling to book frequent doctors appointments to searching the endless internet for information, the right help can be hard to find. A start-up is trying to address these pain points by working with professionals, not replacing them.

While the return to IRL healthcare is highlighting the value of the human element, many people are keen to retain the benefits of digital wellness tools. After tracking this behaviour in our Health and Fitness Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons about what they value in health tech.