Discover how to accelerate delivery of the NHS’ 10 Year Health Plan, with data and AI upskilling from board to ward.
Report
Diagnosis: Skills gap
Data and AI skills are now the NHS’s defining transformation challenge.
The NHS has invested in digital systems
From EPRs to shared data infrastructure, Trusts now have stronger digital foundations than ever.
But systems alone don’t deliver change
Without the skills to use data, analytics and AI in day-to-day roles, transformation stalls.
Upskilling turns infrastructure into impact
Building capability from board to ward helps staff improve flow, redesign pathways and reduce pressure on services.
Impact that moves the needle
Our latest report features real-world upskilling success stories from across NHS Trusts, including:
About the report
The NHS has made major investments in digital infrastructure - from Electronic Patient Records to shared platforms like the Federated Data Platform. But technology alone does not create transformation.
As pressure grows to improve patient flow, reduce waiting times and deliver more value from digital investment, data and AI skills are becoming essential across the organisation.
Our report, Diagnosis: Skills Gap, explores how NHS Trusts can build capability from board to ward - and how applied upskilling is already driving measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity and patient outcomes.
