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Virtual Ward Rollout: The latest updates from our pioneering partnership with LLR ICB
By Lisa O'Keeffe on November 21, 2022
We’re proud to be the tech supplier for one of the biggest virtual ward rollouts in England. Here we’ll share the latest news and updates as the project goes live across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB.
Webinar highlights: How to help patients understand what a ‘virtual ward’ actually is
By Sophie Davis-Cooper on November 16, 2022
In our recent survey, we found a disconnect between the public’s understanding of the concept of virtual wards. So, we delved into how we can better explain what a virtual ward is.
Survey reveals patients’ disconnect with the term ‘virtual wards’
By Lisa O'Keeffe on October 27, 2022
Our latest poll of over 2,000 UK adults has revealed the term ‘virtual ward’ may be discouraging patients from embracing healthcare at home.
Spirit are up for the most promising pilot in Health Tech Awards
By Mia Fisher-Howe on October 3, 2022
Health Tech Newspaper (HTN) has announced the finalists for the 2022 Health Tech Awards and we are thrilled to be amongst them! We’re up for ‘most promising pilot’.
Whitepaper: Empowering Everyone in the Bowel Cancer Care Ecosystem, End-to-End
By Dr. Noel O'Kelly on September 14, 2022
Read about how a “pop-up” group of healthcare workers & patients joined forces to identify innovative ideas to tackle the urgent societal need for improved colorectal cancer care.
Pioneering partnership begins as LLR ICS launches 16 digital pathways
By Lisa O'Keeffe on July 29, 2022
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care System has partnered with Spirit Health to deliver healthcare at home across 16 clinical pathways.
New research: Over 1,000 bed days saved with virtual ward
By Lisa O'Keeffe on June 30, 2022
Our latest research to evaluate the economic impact of a virtual ward has shown significant financial savings, and over 1000 bed days saved versus a traditional ward.
5 small steps to building a frailty virtual ward
By Sophie Davis-Cooper on June 28, 2022
Following our live panel discussion, and based on our experience of launching a frailty virtual ward, we share the 5 small steps to successfully launching a frailty virtual ward.
5 lessons we learnt from our virtual ward launch
By Sophie Davis-Cooper on June 14, 2022
Following a successful virtual ward rollout in Leicester, we share the 5 biggest lessons learnt by us and our NHS partners along the way.
Spirit Win Advances in Digital Healthcare Award
By Mia Fisher-Howe on June 9, 2022
After winning the regional awards in January, Spirit scoop up the national Medilink UK award for ‘Advances in Digital Healthcare’.
Top 5 tips for engaging your clinical team with virtual wards
By Dr. Noel O'Kelly on June 6, 2022
The success of your virtual ward hinges on the engagement of your clinical team, but how do you get it? Here were share our 5 top tips for securing clinical buy-in.
Digitising Clinical Pathways: Why is co-design so important?
By Dr. Noel O'Kelly on May 5, 2022
What is co-design, and why is it important when it comes to digitising clinical pathways? Dr Noel O’Kelly explores why.