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Issue 266
80% of Care Providers Now Using Digital Records… Saving Millions of Admin Hours
Four in five (80%) of care providers have replaced paper-based processes with digital social care records, the government has announced, a remarkable increase from just 40% implementation rates recorded previously. This shift means nearly 90% of people receiving care now benefit from improved record-keeping systems that are revolutionising how care is delivered. The transition from traditional paper-based systems to digital platforms is yielding significant time savings for care workers. Industry estimates suggest the
digital-first approach will save approximately 30 million administrative hours annually, returning at least 20 minutes per shift to each care worker – time that can now be devoted to direct care delivery. Digital social care records, also known as an electronic care plans, are a fundamental part of the ambition in the NHS 10-year health plan to develop a single patient record across health and care. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 3...)