DHC responds to ‘Over one third of GP practices forced to stop routine care in the past year’

A survey by Pulse has found that over one third of GP practices have been forced to stop routine care in the past year. Graham Kendall, Director of Digital Healthcare Council said: “With record pressures on general practice, we need to make the most of every tool available, and digital providers can play a significant… Read More DHC responds to ‘Over one third of GP practices forced to stop routine care in the past year’

Today’s record waiting lists reveal trends slipping under the radar

Today’s waiting list data reveals some of the startling challenges before us. Following the publication of the elective recovery plan earlier this week, it’s unsurprising that we see yet another record waiting list finally topping 6 million. However, diving into the figures reveals a number of worrying trends. Many more people are waiting much longer… Read More Today’s record waiting lists reveal trends slipping under the radar

DHC highlights major gap between Government policy and what patients want in response to Health Select Committee inquiry

In our response to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into the future of general practice, we highlight: 1. The government policy of increasing face-to-face GP appointments works against what most people want Every week, Digital Healthcare Council members ask millions of patients how they want to engage with general practice and what sort… Read More DHC highlights major gap between Government policy and what patients want in response to Health Select Committee inquiry

‘The Future is Hybrid’ – Total Digital Triage and the Future of Access to the NHS

We’re looking forward to returning to the Healthcare Excellence Through Technology (HETT) show later this month where experts from across digital healthcare will be addressing some of the sector’s biggest challenges. On the second day of the conference, DHC Director, Graham Kendall, will be joining Minal Bakhai, Farzana Hussain and Ed Turnham in a panel… Read More ‘The Future is Hybrid’ – Total Digital Triage and the Future of Access to the NHS