Hospital to home: A recovery journey powered by NHS data
How joined-up health and care data helps patients go safely from hospital to home care after experiencing life-threatening cancer complications.
Every year, thousands of patients make the crucial transition from hospital to home care. For those facing serious conditions like rare abdominal cancer, this journey is vital to their recovery. Through connected data, we're making this transition smoother and safer than ever before.
Seamless care coordination
The NHS Federated Data Platform is revolutionising how the NHS uses data for decision making to improve care for patients. OPTICA – an innovative discharge solution available on the NHS Federated Data Platform – is helping healthcare teams work together more effectively. When hospital staff and social care teams can securely access patient information in real-time, they can:
- plan safer, quicker hospital discharges
- make informed decisions about recovery plans
- coordinate community support services
- ensure continuous care between hospital and home
Real stories, real impact
The hospital and social care teams could all see and update my data so they could work together to determine if they could discharge me more quickly.
When healthcare professionals can access the right information at the right time, patients get home sooner and recover better. It's not just about faster discharge – it's about ensuring every patient has the support they need, where they need it.
Find out more about the NHS Federated Data Platform.
Last edited: 8 April 2025 11:24 am