Health Foundation Industry Briefing on the NHS and Social Care Digitisation Report

11am – 12pm 11 July 2025 Online

Join us for an exclusive industry briefing that delves into the Health Foundation's report on a financial blueprint for digitising the UK's health and social care sectors.

The Health Foundation's recent report, "Digitising the NHS and Adult Social Care: What Could It Cost?", provides an analysis of the financial requirements to transition the UK's health and social care services to a fully digital framework over the next five years. The report estimates a total investment of £21 billion, encompassing both capital and operational expenditures necessary for infrastructure development, staff training, and system maintenance.

Key Findings

Total Investment Required: £21 billion over five years to digitise health and social care services across the UK.

Capital Expenditure: £8 billion allocated for hardware, software, electronic patient records, cybersecurity, and Wi-Fi infrastructure.

One-off Revenue Costs: £3 billion dedicated to planning, initial training, and transitioning staff to new IT systems.

Recurring Operational Costs: £10 billion over five years for ongoing training, software licensing, and maintenance.

Geographical Allocation: Approximately £14.75 billion of the total investment is earmarked for England.

Health and Social Care Programme activities

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