Key Takeaways

• NHS organizations are increasing the use of remote monitoring to provide care at home and lessen hospital pressures.
• Graphnet Health supports 84 clinical pathways across 16 NHS organizations, focusing on various health conditions.
• Over 2.2 million patient measurements have been collected, aiding proactive management of health issues.

Expansion of Remote Monitoring in NHS

NHS organizations are actively enhancing remote monitoring services to provide more care at home, alleviate hospital congestion, and facilitate earlier detection of health deterioration. Graphnet Health has revealed its support for 84 live clinical pathways across 16 NHS organizations, spanning nine integrated care systems and a site in Scotland, utilizing the Luscii-powered Graphnet Remote Monitoring platform.

Peter Almond, head of digital services at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration with Luscii and Graphnet, highlighting its alignment with the NHS’s 10-year plan to transition care from hospitals to community settings.

In Stockport, remote monitoring is being used for various patient pathways, including heart failure, frailty, and respiratory care, allowing patients to receive acute support in a safe home environment. This approach has led to the submission of over 2.2 million patient measurements, benefitting services that address conditions such as heart failure, COPD, diabetes, and long-term condition management.

Rachel Foster, project lead for the remote monitoring pilot at Family Nursing & Home Care, emphasized the significance of their partnership with Graphnet and Luscii, aiming to utilize remote monitoring for more proactive and preventative care. With the support of Digital Jersey’s CareTech program, the pilot is set to test innovative methods for early deterioration detection and enable people with frailty and long-term conditions to remain healthy and independent at home.

The Graphnet platform is utilized by over 20 NHS integrated care systems, managing shared care records and population health for about 17 million individuals. Key health areas benefiting from remote monitoring include heart failure and COPD, alongside pathways for frailty, hypertension, respiratory issues, and diabetes. Additional supported pathways encompass conditions such as acute respiratory infections, asthma, COVID-19, pediatric care, palliative care, and more.

Interest in remote monitoring continues to grow within both acute and community settings, as NHS services increasingly rely on digital tools to aid clinicians in the early identification of health deterioration, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and support more patients securely at home.

Markus Bolton, executive director at Graphnet Health, noted the rapid scaling of remote monitoring across the NHS, highlighting the expanding range of pathways now available. He remarked that the initiative is no longer limited to isolated trials but is being integrated across community, acute, and long-term care, creating significant transformative potential. Bolton reiterated that the current expansion builds on the existing capabilities within the NHS, showcasing how services can accelerate growth with the necessary infrastructure already established.

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