A new system developed by Kent Community Health NHS Trust (KCHT) will allow staff to employ mobile working, as the trust looks to increase efficiencies.

The system known as the Advanced Community healthcare platform, will allow the Trust’s 5,400 staff to increase flexible working and efficiencies, as part of a three year contract minimum.

The platform will allow employees to move from a paper based records system to digital working, including appointment booking and patient records.

Eldon Macarthur, head of ICT operations and telecommunications at KCHT, said: it will provide a joined-up approach to care. It will also free-up administration time and cut duplication of effort, allowing clinicians to see more patients and spend longer with patients during visits."

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