The NHS’s ambitious “Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England” outlines a bold vision for the future of healthcare in the country — one that is digitally advanced, community-focused, and prevention-driven. It’s a plan designed to move healthcare from a reactive, hospital-centric model to a proactive, patient-empowering system utilising cutting-edge technologies. Within this transformative agenda, Glooko’s diabetes management platform stands out as an excellent example of how digital health solutions can directly support these crucial goals.
From Analogue to Digital: Empowering Patients and Streamlining Care
At the heart of the NHS’s plan is a commitment to becoming “digital by default.” This means harnessing technology to make healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-friendly.
Imagine a world where your health data, whether from your BGM, CGM, insulin pen, or activity tracker, is all in one place. That’s what Glooko offers through its integrations with more than 200 diabetes and health monitoring devices, including wearables, a future standard in the NHS by 2035. By centralising this vital information, it empowers people living with diabetes to take a more active role in managing their diabetes and saves them time by not having to juggle multiple apps or manually record readings.
For healthcare professionals, Glooko centralises health data from their patients into a single platform, helping create the “single, secure and authoritative account of their data” that the NHS aims for. To help reduce time-wasting administrative tasks, streamline workflows, and allow clinicians to have more efficient appointments focused on providing quality care, Glooko is expanding its capability to sync with electronic health record (EHR) systems across England and the rest of Europe. When all the relevant data is at their fingertips and seamlessly flowing between clinical records and the Glooko platform, everyone on the care team, including diabetologists, diabetes specialist nurses, registered dietitians, and general practitioners, can make more informed clinical decisions using our diabetes technology.
With our commitment to safeguarding confidential personal information and handling patient data properly, our diabetes management platform and our company’s practices meet the NHS’s data security standards outlined in the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. We align with the NHS’s requirements for all organisations with access to their patient data and systems.
From Hospital to Community: Enabling Remote Monitoring and Personalised Care
The NHS plan emphasises shifting care away from hospitals and into local communities and even patients’ homes. Glooko is instrumental in making this a reality for diabetes care with its remote patient monitoring capabilities.
This innovative feature of our diabetes software for healthcare providers means fewer trips to the hospital for routine check-ups and more proactive management of diabetes from the comfort of a patient’s home. This not only improves convenience for people living with diabetes but also helps to alleviate pressure on acute hospital services and supports the development of community-based models like “Neighbourhood Health Centres.”
The Glooko connected care platform offers powerful population health analytics. This allows hospitals to view trends and manage their entire patient population more effectively, aligning with the NHS’s goal of preventing illness and managing long-term conditions on a larger scale. The detailed insights provided by Glooko’s data can also support the creation and monitoring of highly personalised care plans, moving closer to the NHS’s goal of offering personal health budgets and tailored support for complex needs like diabetes.
From Sickness to Prevention: Proactive Management and Improved Outcomes
A core tenet of the NHS’s 10 Year Health Plan is a strong focus on prevention and early intervention.
By providing continuous diabetes and related health data and insights, Glooko helps healthcare providers identify potential issues and risks before they escalate. This allows for proactive intervention, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of diabetes-related complications, improving long-term health for patients.
And Glooko isn’t just about data; it’s about demonstrable results. The diabetes management platform has a track record of improving clinical outcomes, including reduced HbA1c levels. These outcomes directly align with the NHS’s aspirations for better health for the population, reduced demand on acute services, and a more sustainable healthcare system.
A Healthier Future for People with Diabetes
We want the NHS 10 Year Health Plan to deliver real improvements for people with diabetes and their care teams. Glooko is more than a diabetes management tool; we’re a strategic partner committed to helping the NHS deliver better care for all patients regardless of wherever they live and whatever they earn.
By accelerating digital transformation, enabling care at home, and championing proactive diabetes management, Glooko is helping build a more efficient, patient-centered, and digitally advanced healthcare system.
With innovative solutions and preferred vendors like Glooko, the NHS is well-equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead as they usher in the future of healthcare in England.