Digital Health’s Monthly Contract and Go-Live Roundup

Key Takeaways

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust partners with The Access Group for EPR implementation by April 2027.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust awards a £52 million EPR contract to Epic, aiming for a go-live in April 2027.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust successfully launches a digital maternity system, enhancing patient care throughout the maternity journey.

Recent EPR Contract Awards and System Implementations

The healthcare sector sees significant advancements as various NHS trusts sign contracts for electronic patient records (EPR) and launch digital systems aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust recently partnered with The Access Group, committing to implement its EPR system, Rio Evo. This platform focuses on community health, mental health, and child health, facilitating a unified view of patient data. By sharing information across different care settings, the new system is expected to enhance population health outcomes. The transition to the new EPR is scheduled for April 2027.

In another development, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to introduce AI-scribing capabilities within its EPR. This cutting-edge ambient voice technology (AVT) will facilitate real-time transcription of clinician-patient conversations during outpatient visits. The implementation is set to go live in summer 2026, positioning Buckinghamshire as a pioneer in deploying such innovative technology.

Meanwhile, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has made headlines by awarding a £52 million contract to Epic. The new EPR system is anticipated to go live in April 2027, operated in conjunction with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, effective for ten years from February 2026, aims to create enhanced connectivity for patient data management.

In a notable achievement, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has launched the K2 Maternity Information System from Harris Health Alliance, becoming the first to implement this system within the Kent and Medway programme. The transition to a digital system aims to replace outdated paper records, providing a comprehensive view of each woman’s maternity experience from antenatal through postnatal care. The go-live for this system occurred in April 2026.

On another front, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has adopted the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to bolster digital access and improve personalized patient care. Designed to enhance patient engagement and streamline processes for clinical teams, Portasana will integrate with the NHS App, granting patients more control over their care.

Lastly, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has incorporated AI-driven software, Ultreon 3.0, to refine cardiac care procedures. This technology uses advanced imaging techniques to assist cardiologists during angioplasties by providing detailed images of a patient’s coronary arteries. Rolled out in April 2026, this innovation aims to increase accuracy and precision in identifying anatomical features critical to patient safety and treatment effectiveness.

The developments across these trusts illustrate a growing trend toward integrating technology within healthcare, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and enhancing operational efficiency.

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