Driving Digital Transformation: techUK's Recommendations for Health & Social Care

Read techUK's recommendations for health and social care in techUK's Driving Digital Transformation report!

At a time where the UK’s health and social care systems face "a rising tide of pressures”, there is an urgent need to embrace innovation and digital transformation to support the modernisation of services, wider system reform, and achieve much-needed improvements in the health and care sector.

With the intention to increase the use of technology and create a "digital NHS” at the heart of the Government’s agenda for health and care, the current moment presents a vital opportunity to harness digital, data and technology to underpin reform and benefit both UK citizens and the wider health and care workforce.

In collaboration with techUK members, on behalf of the health and care technology industry techUK have published a series of recommendations which, if acted on, have the power to lead to improved services and outcomes through greater adoption of digital, data and technology.

The recommendations call for collective action during the current parliamentary term from key stakeholders across the health and social care system, including the UK Government and local authorities, NHS, and social care organisations. techUK is calling for action across the following key areas:

Support strategic change through industry engagement and cross-system collaboration
Protect and invest in the digital transformation of health and social care
Improve commercial and procurement practices
Organise the data landscape
Prepare for artificial intelligence
Define the next phase of the NHS App
Accelerate digital transformation in social care
Foster integration across health, social care and other public services
Address the gap in digital skills and leadership

techUK looks forward to building on these recommendations and continuing to work with members and partners across the health and care ecosystem to navigate key challenges and opportunities across the UK's health and social care services.

To share your thoughts on the recommendations, or to find out more about techUK’s work in the health and social care sector, speak to one of the Health and Social Care Team.

Robert Walker

Head of Health & Social Care, techUK

Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.

Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.

Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!

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Viola Pastorino

Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK

Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.

She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024.

She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London. Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.

She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.

Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.

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Clara Hewitt

Programme Manager, Health and Social Care, techUK

Clara joined techUK in October 2023. She brings experience across a range of domestic and global health issues, with particular focus on digital health, HIV/AIDS and climate change and health.

Rachel Kennedy

Programme Manager Health and Social Care, techUK

Rachel joined techUK in December 2024, as a Programme Manager in the Health and Social Care team.

Prior to this, Rachel worked at a specialist health and social care public affairs agency, working with a range of organisations and trade bodies across the medical technology, pharmaceutical, digital health and social care sectors. As well as this, Rachel was part of the Secretariat for a number of health and care related All-Party Parliamentary Groups.

Rachel has a Masters in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Leeds, as well as a first-class honours in Politics BA from Newcastle University.

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Tracy Modha

Team Assistant - Markets, techUK

Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.

Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!

Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!

Email:: [email protected]
Phone:: 02073312000
Twitter:: @TracyModha,@TracyModha
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Health and Social Care Programme activities

techUK is helping its members navigate the complex space of digital health in the UK to ensure our NHS and social care sector is prepared for the challenges of the future. We help validate new ideas and build impactful strategies, ultimately ensuring that members are market-ready. Visit the programme page here.