Looking Glass: Tech trends shaping the UK health and social care sector
The UK health and social care sector is at a pivotal moment. Facing relentless challenges — including tight fiscal constraints, organizational uncertainty, stalled productivity, an elective care backlog, and an aging population with escalating demand for services continuing to strain the system — leaders more than ever are looking to technology to deliver better outcomes for patients, clinicians and communities.
The latest Thoughtworks Looking Glass report identifies technology trends that promise to reshape industries globally, we’ll explore how these big tech trends are likely to play out in the health and social care sector nationally and locally, and the critical role they might serve in supporting the government strategy to shift from hospital to community, analogue to digital and treatment to prevention.
This article serves as a sector-specific guide, highlighting the tech trends most likely to impact the future of UK health and social care, and offering insights into how senior leaders can prepare their organizations to thrive in a world of rapid technological change.
Operationalizing AI to transform care delivery
Strengthening the data value chain
Responsible technology for equitable outcomes
Multimodal interactions for enhanced accessibility
Physical digital convergence for proactive care models
Preparing the NHS for the future of health and social care
