As reported by UK Authority, the DHSC unveils plans for a platform to improve data sharing between NHS and social care, aiming for fully digitised providers by the end of Parliament
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has revealed a plan for a new digital platform to improve the sharing of information between NHS and social care staff.
It is part of the wider package of reform for adult social care in England announced today, which also includes provisions to boost the use of technology in supporting older people in their homes.
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting made the announcement, saying it reflects a need for the NHS and social providers to work more closely together.
While few details of the digital platform have so far been made available, DHSC said it will support the sharing of medical information – such as when someone last took their medication – between NHS and care staff to raise the standard of care.
It will help to join up digital systems, remove the need to repeat information about people’s care needs multiple times and give care staff quicker access to medical data.
DHSC is also aiming for all care providers to be fully digitised by the end of the current Parliament.
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