Category NHS Digital

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Everything you’ve wanted to know about NHS Digital and Digital Healthcare (but didn’t want to Google)

NHS digital
Digital healthcare can feel overwhelming - full of jargon, systems and endless acronyms. This blog breaks it all down in plain English. From what NHS digital actually does - to how apps, data tools and integrated records work behind the scenes, we explore the real impact of digital transformation in UK healthcare. Whether you're a curious patient or a healthcare professional, this is your go-to guide for understanding how NHS technology is shaping the future of care, and what it means for you. Download the full PDF or dive in online.

Digital discharge: supporting cancer patients beyond hospital walls – without adding to the workload

Cancer care doesn’t stop at the hospital doors, and with digital apps, it doesn’t have to. NHS Trusts like Royal Surrey and Shrewsbury & Telford are transforming patient support through easy to use, tailored apps that reduce admin burden and keep communication flowing. From symptom tracking to personalised guidance, these tools help patients feel informed and supported after discharge, without creating more work for staff. This blog explores how real NHS teams are using tech to enhance care and what the future might hold.

5 top tips to improve patient communication and reduce missed information

Patient Care
Effective communication is at the heart of quality healthcare - but with busy staff, scattered systems and overwhelmed patients, it’s easy for critical details to fall through the cracks. In this article, we share five practical tips to improve patient communication across your organisation. From centralising key information and sending instant alerts to creating a clearer feedback loop, we explore how small digital changes - especially with the support of patient care apps, can reduce missed information and make patients feel more informed, supported and engaged in their care journey.

From NHS pay rises to portals: what 2025 means for primary care teams going digital

From pay rises to portals: what 2025 means for primary care teams going digital
With pressures mounting in general practice, the NHS pay rise 2025 brings some much-needed relief - but it’s not the whole solution. Real change comes from giving teams the tools to cut admin and reclaim their time. In this blog, we explore how digital transformation is helping practices like Carolside Medical Centre reduce phone calls by 30%, and why going digital is no longer a luxury - it’s essential.