BCS policy recommendations for health
With AI at the forefront of the digital transformation the NHS and Social Care the aim is to improve efficiency, reduce waiting times, and enhance diagnosis. But this won’t be achieved without overcoming legacy system issues, staff training gaps, and fragmented infrastructure. BCS calls for:
- A national Long-Term Plan for Digital, fully embedded into the NHS 10-Year Plan and aligned with social care reform.
- Invest in digital skills training for frontline and operational staff, especially in integrated care settings.
- Promote cultural change by engaging staff and leadership in the benefits of digital adoption.
- Replace outdated IT infrastructure and devices with modern, fit-for-purpose systems backed by ring-fenced capital.
- Increase the adoption of professional registers to ensure digital health professionals are ethical, competent, and accountable.
- Improve data quality and management with robust, secure strategies to support efficient, evidence-based care.
- Reform funding mechanisms to support long-term strategic investments in digital health infrastructure.
"Digital maturity is not just about what software modules you've got. It‘s about better patient outcomes."
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