Achieving digital transformation in health and social care in England has long been a goal, but progress on it over the past decade has not been straightforward. But what is happening elsewhere in the UK? With Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England all embarking on ambitious digital health programmes, Rachel Hutchings and Jessica Morris take a closer look at the various approaches being taken.
“We will set out new and ambitious reform programmes for key areas of government, including health and social care, learning, justice, planning, schools and agriculture and the rural economy,” it said. “Recognising that delivery processes, and the user experience, often cross traditional departmental boundaries, much of this work will require the breaking down of those traditional barriers.” It added: “These services and transformations in each priority area, a partnership of Scottish Government, local authorities, and other key stakeholders will work together to set out new, greener ways of working to help deliver a net-zero society, that are centred around the people who use our services to improve their wellbeing, and ensure it is easier to deal online with all levels of government.”