NHS Digital Transformation

& EPR Implementation

Navigate NHS Digitisation requirements with expert sessions at HETT 2026

CPD-Certified Event - 29th & 30th September at the Excel, London

The strategy for the future of the NHS isn't being written in a boardroom; it’s being debated at HETT.
In 2025, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT sent 135 leaders, but they weren't just 'attending' - they were benchmarking their entire digital roadmap.

Will your Trust be at the table, or will you be catching up?

Digital Maturity & WGLL

Benchmark your Trust against the 'What Good Looks Like' framework and the 2026 Digital Maturity Assessment updates to drive measurable frontline progress.

Frontline Digitisation

Real-world roadmaps for EPR implementation. Learn how to manage legacy transitions while maintaining patient safety and clinical buy-in at scale.

The 10-Year Health Plan

Policy into practice. Understand how the NHS Digital Strategy and funding shifts will impact your organisation's technical and financial roadmap through to 2028.

EPR & Frontline Digitisation Case Studies

Real-World Outcomes from the UK's Leading Digital Trusts

Berkshire Healthcare
Royal Devon
South Tyneside & Sunderland
Lancs & South Cumbria
Alder Hey Children’s
Berkshire Healthcare NHS FT
GLOBAL DIGITAL EXEMPLAR
£600kAnnual Clinical Efficiency Savings
<10%ED Readmission Rate (vs 30-50% Nat. Avg)
2,000+Virtual Consultations per week

As an 'Outstanding' rated Trust, Berkshire has used their EPR as a foundation for a range of digital improvements supported by the GDE programme.

  • SHaRON Platform: A secure, peer-support network aiding recovery for 80% of users across eating disorders and perinatal services.
  • Interactive Ward Boards: Replaced manual whiteboards with live EPR-synced touchscreens to alert staff to missed observations.
  • Digital Bed Management: Real-time automated monitoring of ward capacity, reducing out-of-area placement costs.
Royal Devon University Healthcare
EPR GO-LIVE 2022
50,000Patients using the MY CARE App
28,888Outpatient Appointments (Month 1)
12,333Patient Home Visits Recorded Digitally

Following the 2022 rollout of their new unified electronic patient record, Royal Devon has empowered patients with unprecedented visibility.

  • Patient Autonomy: MY CARE allows patients to control and view their care via phones and tablets.
  • Rapid Digitisation: Over 100 births and 2,800 admissions recorded in the first month of Northern services go-live.
  • Unified Records: Seamless data flow between Northern and Eastern services for total trust visibility.
South Tyneside & Sunderland FT
HIMSS LEVEL 7
14 MonthsFull EPR Implementation Timeframe
HIMSS 7International Standard for Digital Adoption
24/7 AccessReal-time Patient Data across all sites

The first Trust in the North East to achieve HIMSS Level 7, STSFT is a pioneer in paper-free working at the point of care.

  • Rule-Based Care: Electronic treatment plans have significantly impacted mortality rates and patient outcomes.
  • Regional Sharing: Securely sharing information via the Great North Care Record (GNCR) with regional partners.
  • Closed-Loop Safety: Scanning patient wristbands at the bedside for medication and blood product administration.
Lancs & South Cumbria NHS FT
FAST FOLLOWER
51%GP Confidence in Mental Health Treatment
1 DaySeclusion Time (Down from 3.5 Days)
77,000+Video Consultations held in 2022

Covering a vast geographical footprint, LSCFT has utilised digital transformation to reach remote and rural communities.

  • Advice & Guidance: Digital GP-to-Psychiatrist channels reduced mental health referrals from 60% to 24%.
  • Digital Seclusion: Increased medical review compliance from 24% to 73%, protecting vulnerable patients.
  • Workforce Upskilling: Over 2,300 digital training courses completed via the upgraded LMS-X platform.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT
DATA FUTURES
50%Reduction in Meds Administration Error
4,500Remote Appointments every Month
800+Staff Trained in Virtual Consultations

Alder Hey is a role model for paediatric digitisation, focused on safe, innovative technology for children and families.

  • Closed-Loop Tech: Barcode scanning of wristbands slashed human error in medications by half.
  • Innovative Diagnostics: Integrated point-of-care devices feed directly into the EPR, removing manual transcription.
  • Patient Engagement: The 'Alder Play' app provides distraction and rewards, co-designed by young patients.

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Digital transformation isn’t a solo sport. At HETT, we break the silos. Join CIOs, CCIOs, and CNIOs from 175+ Trusts to discuss the exact same digitisation challenges you’re facing. From navigating EPR business cases to achieving HIMSS Level 7, this is your peer-to-peer guidance for 2026 and beyond.

HETT SHOW - The leading event for the healthcare technology ecosystem

“This year’s HETT really stood out. The buzz in the room and the powerful conversations between the NHS, industry and patients made it such a valuable couple of days.”

Sonia Patel, (Previous) Chief Technology Officer, NHS England

Exploring HETT 2026 Themes: NHS Digital Transformation • Electronic Patient Records (EPR) NHS • EPR Implementation UK • NHS Digitisation Programme • What Good Looks Like NHS Framework • Frontline Digitisation Case Studies • NHS Digital Maturity Assessment • Digital Health Strategy 2026 • NHS 10 Year Plan Digital Delivery • Digital Hospital Infrastructure