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OUTPATIENT TRANSFORMATION WORKSTREAM

Position your company as a credible NHS delivery partner for outpatient transformation

The Challenge

The NHS elective waiting list exceeds 7.5 million patients. To meet the constitutional requirement of 92% of patients waiting no longer than 18 weeks, that list must more than halve — a reduction of over 50%.

The government has announced plans to redirect billions from NHS reform back into patient care, with a focus on cutting bureaucracy and investing in technology and digital transformation.

Companies that understand the landscape, have the right relationships and can articulate their value as delivery partners will have a significant advantage.

But most digital health companies are stuck in conversations that don't progress — waiting for the system to stabilise, while the window to work on positioning and build relationships is closing.

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Our solution

The Outpatient Transformation Workstream is a delivery-focused initiative for innovative companies engaged with the NHS's outpatient transformation agenda.

This is about ensuring credible companies are positioned, prepared and connected when opportunities arise — equipped with practical tools to support delivery.

Who This Is For

This workstream is designed for innovative health, care and tech companies that:

  • Have solutions relevant to outpatient transformation, virtual wards, remote monitoring or hospital-at-home

  • Want to position themselves as credible delivery partners for the NHS

  • Need to understand the evolving policy landscape and funding mechanisms

  • Want to connect with NHS operational leaders to understand real needs

  • Recognise that current challenges in the system create opportunities

What’s included

  • A practical guide for key stakeholders that includes:

    • The opportunity landscape, including analysis of the government's NHS reform plans and the role of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) as strategic commissioners informed by the Re:State 'Hospital as a Service' blueprint

    • Case studies with evidence-based proof points on reducing waiting lists and improving patient flow

    • Delivery challenges and barriers, including the unequal distribution of the waiting list challenge across different regions and specialties

    • Implementation considerations for digital health solutions in the context of NHS outpatient services

  • Session 1: Strategic Positioning

    • How to position as a delivery partner — what are NHS colleagues looking for?

    • Case studies: What's working in outpatient transformation today?

    • Developing a compelling value proposition

    • Peer learning: What are others doing?

    Session 2: Building Relationships & Next Steps

    • Connecting with NHS leaders to build credibility and trust

    • Practical strategies for system engagement

    • Ongoing peer support

    Format:

    • Virtual workshops (2 hours each)

    • Limited to 12 participants to ensure quality discussion

    • Involvement of DHC Experts in Residence

    • Facilitated by Catherine Davies, DHC Director

  • We bring in NHS stakeholders involved in outpatient transformation to share:

    • What they're actually looking for and how best to help

    • The barriers they face in implementation and possible solutions

    • Validation of the practical tools and frameworks we develop

    • Write-up of workshop outputs

    • Strategic recommendations to help facilitate delivery

    • Practical tools and templates

    • Comms and stakeholder engagement guidance

    • Regular updates on outpatient transformation policy developments

    • Intelligence on funding timelines and procurement approaches

    • Early visibility of emerging opportunities

    • Curated group of up to 12 companies facing similar challenges

    • Confidential environment for sharing what's working (and what isn't)

    • Ongoing peer connections beyond the formal sessions

    • Potential for collaboration and partnerships

    • Articulating a value proposition for outpatient transformation

    • Feedback on your approach and messaging

    • Helping you broaden your networks where appropriate

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Join Our Outpatient Transformation Workstream

  • 6-month structured workstream

  • Limited to 12 companies

  • All materials and frameworks included

  • Ongoing peer network access

  • Open to companies that are not DHC members

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