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Silicon Practice Shortlisted for Prestigious Health Tech Award – Discover How FootFall Is Transforming UK Primary Care
We are thrilled to announce that Silicon Practice has been shortlisted for the Best Use of Digital for Primary Care at the Health Tech Awards 2024. This recognition highlights the transformative power of FootFall, our all-in-one digital healthcare solution, which is already making waves in NHS practices across the UK.
FootFall: Revolutionising Primary Care
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, GP practices and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) face growing challenges in managing patient demand and improving access. Enter FootFall, an innovative platform designed to streamline practice management and enhance the patient experience.
Proven Results: FootFall in Action
FootFall’s impact is already being felt across the country. In just six months, one GP practice saw 14,000 fewer phone calls thanks to the platform. Similarly, in its first year, Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) practices reported a staggering 34,700 fewer phone calls and reception visits. These results demonstrate FootFall’s effectiveness in reducing administrative burdens and giving staff more time to focus on patient care.
What Is FootFall?
FootFall is a fully customisable, NHS-themed digital solution created to modernise GP practices by making patient interactions more efficient. The platform offers:
- NHS Compliant Website: Tailored to each practice’s needs, offering user-friendly access to services, promoting patient self help and Foundation sites are targeted to achieve a 98% rating of the top NHS benchmark at launch
- Over 50 forms: Handling everything from patient registrations to health reviews, many with SNOMED coding
- Seamless Integration: FootFall works smoothly with EMIS, SystmOne and Vision, allowing practices to export coded data directly into patient records
- Advanced Dashboards: Track, manage and respond to patient queries, streamline appointment bookings, facilitate video consultations plus much more
- Workflow Automation: Automate routine tasks, saving valuable time and resources
- Centralised Form Processing: Enables efficient processing of forms across multiple practices within Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs)
- SMS Communication: Keep patients informed and engaged with timely updates and reminders
Used by over 1,000 NHS practices nationwide, FootFall is driving operational efficiencies while improving patient access to care.
A Digital Solution for Every Challenge
Whether you’re a practice manager, part of a Primary Care Network (PCN), an Integrated Care System (ICS), or an Integrated Care Board (ICB), FootFall can be tailored to suit your specific needs. The platform helps you handle the increasing volume of patient queries while ensuring that care is delivered quickly and efficiently. From appointment management to form submissions and communication, FootFall centralises every aspect of practice administration in one place, allowing healthcare providers to focus on what matters most – delivering quality patient care.
Why FootFall?
- Reduce Admin Overload: FootFall reduces the need for phone calls and in-person visits, freeing up reception staff and ensuring better patient care
- Seamless Digital Integration: FootFall’s integration with leading NHS systems means smooth data sharing, cutting down on manual entry errors
- Scalable for Large Networks: Whether you’re managing a single GP practice or a network of clinics, FootFall’s features scale to meet your operational demands
- Future-Proof Your Practice: As the NHS increasingly adopts digital-first strategies, FootFall ensures your practice is equipped to meet the demands of modern healthcare delivery
Get in Touch – Discover How FootFall Can Benefit Your Practice
As Silicon Practice celebrates this significant recognition from the Health Tech Awards 2024, there has never been a better time to explore how FootFall can help your practice or network meet its digital transformation goals.
Want to learn more about how FootFall can help reduce demand and improve efficiency at your practice? Get in touch today!
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