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Our digital strategy is built around three main ideas:

1. Making it easier for people to get the care they need – We use digital tools such as online appointments, remote consultations and virtual‑ward services so patients can see a clinician from home or wherever they are.

2. Supporting our staff with technology – We involve nurses and other clinicians in developing and using digital solutions, give them time to access electronic communications, and use systems like Connected Care to share information quickly and safely.

3. Using innovation to improve quality and reduce inequalities – We have introduced tools like Medic Chat and Microsoft Teams to keep teams connected in rural areas, and we run remote clinical supervision and bite‑size teaching sessions to keep skills up‑to‑date. These digital projects have been recognised with a Digital HSJ award.

All of these actions help us deliver care closer to home, support prevention and early help, and ensure that everyone – no matter where they live – can benefit from modern, digital health services.

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Weve launched a new five-year strategy to improve care for local communities | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Over the next five years, we'll focus on making it easier for people to access the care they need, when and where they need it. Our priorities include: Providing more joined-up care by working closely with GPs, hospitals, local councils and voluntary organisations. Delivering more care closer to home, helping people stay healthy and independent for longer. Using digital technology to improve services and make it easier to access care. Focusing more on prevention and early support to help people stay well. Reducing health inequalities by improving access, experience and outcomes for communities who face the greatest barriers to good health.

Berkshire Healthcare shortlisted for a Digital HSJ award

The introduction of digital innovations, including Medic Chat, Microsoft Teams for improved connectivity in rural areas, remote clinical supervision, and bitesized teaching sessions to support ongoing staff development, has significantly strengthened service delivery.

Our Nursing Strategy 2023-2026

We will ensure that nursing staff are engaged in the trust development and implementation of technological solutions/digital transformation We will offer digitally enabled care to enhance communication We aim to use technology to support the nurse’s role in joining up care, supporting Connected Care We plan to reduce the need for duplication in our record keeping We want to release time to offer compassionate care We aim to empower people to actively participate in and contribute to their care

Introducing our new Research Strategy

The strategy also focuses on making taking part in research a better experience, with clearer communication, improved accessibility, more flexible ways to participate, and stronger feedback so people can see how their views and contributions are making a difference.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Our commitment to reduce our environmental impact, embrace new technologies, and improve access to health and wellbeing services.