
Scotland’s national telehealth and telecare provider NHS 24 and the University of Strathclyde have partnered to enhance health and care services in Scotland.
The three-year partnership will focus on data-driven healthcare, optimisation of pathways, omni channel approaches, remote patient monitoring and the ‘hospital at home’ areas.
It also includes research projects, knowledge transfer collaborations, student projects, MSc or PhD programmes and education/training programmes.
Under the terms of the partnership, NHS 24 and Strathclyde will share knowledge, expertise, and resources to improve health outcomes.
Also, they will develop proactive and preventive care models to optimise health delivery.
University of Strathclyde principal and vice-chancellor Sir Jim McDonald said: “Strathclyde is committed to driving world-leading research and transformative innovation and impact.
“This new strategic partnership between Strathclyde and NHS 24 reflects our shared commitment to advancing health and care services in Scotland.”
Established in 2001, NHS 24 provides the 111 service and other digital health and care services in Scotland.
It combines advanced research with practical applications, to address challenges in healthcare delivery and make a tangible difference to people’s lives.
The partnership builds on the appointment of NHS 24’s nursing and care associate director Dawn Orr as professor of practice at Strathclyde, in 2023.
It is led by Health and Care Futures, a cross-faculty initiative at the University of Strathclyde, that aims to contribute to the future of health and care in the UK and beyond.
The progress of the collaboration will be supervised by a joint Strategic Partnership Board.
NHS 24 chief executive Jim Miller said: “NHS 24 has set out to transform how people in Scotland access care by delivering connected, consistent, and convenient services.
“Our 2023-2028 strategy outlines ambitious goals to bring high-quality, safe, and person-centred care closer to home, whether through digital channels, our 111 service, or other innovative approaches.
“This new partnership with Strathclyde can help us to meet the evolving needs of our population by focusing on proactive and preventative healthcare, utilising our data, insights, and expertise.
“In doing so we can empower individuals to manage their health while supporting the wider health and care system to deliver better outcomes for everyone.”