Are We Ready for Digital? NHS Staff Invited to Shape the Future of Healthcare Technology
- Sarah Scriven
- Mar 17
- 3 min read
Are We Ready for Digital?
The NHS is undergoing a major shift from analogue to digital systems, but is the workforce fully prepared?
Digital transformation is about more than just new technology—it impacts workflows, professional responsibilities, and patient care. Without proper engagement, these changes risk creating more work rather than improving efficiency.
The “Are We Ready?” campaign, led by FEDIP and HPCA, invites NHS professionals to a three-part webinar series and final roundtable discussion to ensure staff are central to shaping digital transformation. Insights will inform a national NHS Digital Transformation Report and Best Practice Guide.
Register now at https://www.hpca.uk/events to take part.
The NHS is undergoing a significant transformation as it moves from analogue to digital systems. The transition away from paper-based records, manual processes, and legacy systems presents both opportunities and challenges. While digital solutions have the potential to enhance efficiency and patient care, their success depends on how well NHS staff are prepared and supported throughout the change.
Why Staff Preparedness Matters
The NHS is adopting digital technologies at an increasing pace. While these changes bring improvements in areas such as data accessibility and workflow efficiency, they also introduce complexities, including interoperability issues, training requirements, and shifts in professional responsibilities.
Without proper engagement, digital transformation can create additional work rather than reducing burdens. NHS staff must be actively involved in shaping how these systems are introduced, ensuring they are fit for purpose and support day-to-day clinical and operational needs.
Key Questions to Consider
What does “digital readiness” look like for NHS teams?
What challenges do staff currently face in adopting digital ways of working?
How can NHS professionals influence the process to ensure digital systems work for them, rather than adding to their workload?
Through interactive discussions and post-webinar surveys, this campaign will gather insights that directly contribute to a national NHS Digital Transformation Report and Best Practice Guide.
Webinar Series: Key Topics & Dates
Webinar 1: EPR Implementation at MFT – Lessons and Challenges
Date: 30 April 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM A discussion on the implementation of two different Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems, the challenges encountered, and lessons learnt from a professional perspective.
Sign up here: https://www.hpca.uk/event/free-hpca-fedip-healthcare-priority-series-webinar-epr-implementation-lessons-challenges/
Webinar 2: AI Digital and Data Readiness Across NHS Teams
Date: 18 June 2025 (TBC) As AI adoption accelerates, does the NHS have the data workforce skills, data governance, and system interoperability to support it?
Register here: https://www.hpca.uk/event/free-hpca-fedip-healthcare-priority-series-webinar-ai-digital-data-readiness-across-nhs-teams/
Webinar 3: Project and Change Management for Digital Transformation
Date: 25th September 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 Best practices for implementing digital change in complex NHS environments, with a focus on professional engagement and sustainable adoption.
Register here: https://www.hpca.uk/event/free-hpca-fedip-healthcare-priority-series-webinar-change-management-for-digital-transformation/
Final Roundtable: From Insight to Action
Date: October 2025 (TBC) A strategic discussion bringing together NHS professionals, digital leaders, and policymakers to reflect on insights from the campaign and outline next steps.
Informing the Future of NHS Digital Transformation
All findings from these discussions will be compiled into an NHS Digital Transformation Report and Best Practice Guide, ensuring that NHS professionals are not only prepared for digital change but are directly involved in shaping its direction.
How to Get Involved
NHS staff are invited to register for the webinar series and contribute their insights.
Register for the first webinar now: https://www.hpca.uk/events
Your input is essential in ensuring that NHS digital transformation is practical, effective, and designed to support professionals in delivering high-quality care.
Want to contribute further?
If you are a practitioner with insights to share, we invite you to help shape the Digital Readiness Report and support our advocacy campaign to ensure NHS professionals have the right digital foundations for AI adoption.
Fill out the form below to get involved. Your expertise can help influence policy, guide best practices, and ensure NHS digital transformation is practical and effective and truly supports staff in delivering high-quality care.
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