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The ability of digital technology to support better NHS healthcare delivery has been an accepted principle in government for 20 years. While there have been highs and lows over this time, the reality is that there is now a real opportunity to deliver on the rhetoric. But policy needs to keep pace with the latest technological innovations. It is time to ensure that hardworking professionals in the NHS are equipped with the digital technology that supports them to do their vital work.
One key way that new technologies could be used is to connect communities and help the many people in the UK suffering from the escalating crisis of loneliness. The government has set out an ambitious agenda to tackle loneliness and the cornerstone of the strategy is the roll-out of ‘social prescribing’ schemes, which allow GPs to direct patients to community workers offering tailored support to help tackle feelings of isolation.
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