Still overwhelmed by calls? FootFall makes total triage simple

In today’s NHS, successful digital transformation in healthcare starts with the digital front door. FootFall is Silicon Practice’s all in one online consultation platform that improves access, streamlines demand and enables effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients.

Built for general practice solutions and scalable to ICS, HSCP, Regional Health Board, ICF, Care Board, Trust and Secondary Care needs, FootFall is trusted by hundreds of NHS organisations. As part of wider primary care solutions, it has become a vital component of modern patient engagement strategies, offering flexibility and consistency at every level.

Take control of access and communication

FootFall is more than just a digital triage tool – it’s a fully customisable platform designed to support total triage, reduce phone pressure and simplify online appointment requests. Patients are guided to the right service at the right time, whether that’s self care, a local pharmacy, or a consultation with your team.

For practices seeking smarter gp waiting room solutions, FootFall offers an effective way to handle demand while maintaining patient satisfaction. By combining total triage with automated responses and 24/7 access to information, it empowers staff and ensures patients feel heard and supported.

Key features of FootFall

Smart Digital Triage: Custom pathways tailored to your services, integrating seamlessly with your workflow and clinical systems
Online Consultation Platform: Capture patient concerns via structured forms and video consultations, freeing up clinical time
Asynchronous Messaging: Keep communication clear and timely without disrupting your day
Online Appointment and Prescription Requests: Streamlined forms to request, cancel or check appointments digitally
NHS Digital Front Door: A single access point for patients—available anytime, on any device.

Designed for primary and secondary care

Whether you’re a PCN rolling out OCVC across practices or an ICB seeking unified communication across regions, FootFall is designed to scale. It supports multiple services and user types, making it ideal for Outpatient departments, Community Teams and Trust wide digital strategies. As a flexible part of both primary care solutions and secondary care initiatives, it adapts to meet the real world needs of NHS organisations.

Why FootFall?

Proven to improve patient engagement across diverse populations
Enables digital patient engagement without increasing staff workload
Supports NHS objectives around digital transformation in healthcare
Designed with accessibility, integration and simplicity in mind

With its proven role in general practice solutions and ability to complement broader gp waiting room solutions, FootFall helps teams deliver better patient experiences every day.

Supporting NHS priorities

FootFall is built in alignment with the NHS’s commitment to improving access, equity and communication. By acting as a true NHS digital front door, it supports targets, reduces inequalities and strengthens delivery of primary care solutions nationwide.

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