"Imagine if patient outcomes were dramatically improved. Imagine if staff well-being was higher and burnout was reduced. Imagine if we could achieve this without waiting for a distant overhaul." – Phil Bottle, speaking at Healthcare Partnership Network (HPN) in Manchester. A few weeks ago, Phil shared a powerful vision with our NHS: a future where patients get the care they need, delivered by a workforce that’s happier, less burdened, and truly productive. And the best part? We’re closer to making this reality than we might think. 🌟 It’s achievable, and it’s within our reach – together.

HPN North 2025 provided a powerful workforce empowerment panel on Day One. SARD Managing Director sat amongst NHS Leaders to discuss how digital innovation can tackle NHS workforce challenges. Senior leaders explored practical applications of technology to reduce burnout, enhance wellbeing, and optimise resource management during times of significant staffing pressure. “If you wait for regulation, you will be so far behind where you need to be that it will be impossible to catch up.” – Phil Bottle, Managing Director, SARD JV “AI is impacting each one of us on a daily basis, and that means we need to up-skill ourselves.” – Shaukat Ali Khan, Chief Digital and Information Officer, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board The discussion emphasised that successful digital transformation must prioritise frontline staff experience, with several speakers sharing compelling case studies where AI implementation had measurably improved clinician satisfaction.