The Health and Care sector is witnessing unprecedented demand, at the same time it is also undertaking significant transformation in care provision. To recognise this, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock, published, “The future of healthcare: our vision for digital, data and technology in health and care”, which makes clear that digital is a significant enabler in the the future of Health and Care.
In this policy paper he states that “… the state of online services, basic IT and clinical tools in health and care is far behind where it needs to be. Despite much good practice and some pockets of excellence, for many people – patients, service users, carers and staff – we still need to sort the basics…”
He acknowledges that this is not “… just about getting the current systems to work better…” but that the ambition is “… for the use of the best technology available for the NHS and social care sector. The potential of cutting-edge technologies to support preventative, predictive and personalised care is huge…” . He adds that, “To reach this potential we need to focus on getting the basics right: the digital architecture of the health and care system – the building blocks.”
This requires a transformational approach that is not “one-size-fits-all” but based on deep understanding and acknowledgement of the differing needs and levels of digital maturity that resides across the Health and Care community.
UKCloud Health are here to support and assist in this transformation from getting the basics right that includes de-risking and future proofing infrastructure environments through the delivery of trusted, scalable and cost-effective UK sovereign Multi-Cloud platforms. Through to Data-driven analytics platforms as an enabler to exploitation of technologies like Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Hyper Connectivity (IoT, 5G) which present significant opportunities to the future of health and care delivery.
A thread that runs through all this future is data and an ever-increasing amount of data as well as securing the utilising of this data.
Whether responding to top-down initiatives, local needs or clinical priorities, health and care providers need to innovate and adapt in order to deliver a more informed and more efficient service to patients. Which is why adopting a data-driven approach to improving service delivery is one of the keys to success.
Our trusted, scalable and cost effective UK sovereign cloud platform has all the required characteristics to bring together rich and diverse data sources from across the Heath and Care community. Our heritage as a highly assured cloud provider, with extensive independent testing and validation ensures that Health and Care organisations, and the patients they serve, can be confident that UKCloud Health specifically meets the obligations (and related data security standards) formalised by Dame Fiona Caldicott, the National Data Guardian.
Digital readiness first requires a modern and resilient IT environment. UKCloud Health provides a safe and efficient foundation which is resilient against physical and cyber risks.
Our award-winning multi-cloud platform spans Crown Campus (government-grade UK datacentres), on-premises and hyperscale environments for maximum flexibility. It is natively connected to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) and is aligned with the Data Security & Protection (DSP) toolkit.
UKCloud Health uses a combination of familiar and proven technologies such as VMware, and so enables you to leverage your existing skills and tools.
Digital technology is able to drive significant efficiencies; from the automation of operational processes through to the effective sharing of accurate clinical data across organisations.
UKCloud Health powers a catalogue of specialised Software-as-a-Service solutions from Digital Care Records and Clinical Pathway Management Systems, to Medical Image Routing and Electronic Document Management. These will help you accelerate time-to-value, avoid the constraints of lack of skills/resources and reduce the risk of failed IT development projects.
Multi-cloud brings together the modernisation of existing applications, the integration of SaaS solutions and the ability to develop cloud native applications without compromising connectivity, assurance or control.
We believe an appropriately governed digital HealthTech ecosystem is the best way to achieve a digital-first future. Our secure and trusted multi-cloud platform provides the ideal environment for innovators to develop new capabilities based on technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality and internet of things.
UKCloud Health enforces standards, regulations and interoperability, so that you can focus on genuinely transforming patient experience and improving their outcomes.
Working together; our people, partners and platform are able to make your digital transformation happen - cheaper, faster and safer
Spanning the Healthcare sector, our team brings communities together to enable collaboration, innovation and digital transformation.