Digital, Data & AI Better use of digital, data & AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to support the NHS and social care. These technologies could increase productivity, meet increasing demand and enhance patient outcomes. But healthcare systems face significant challenges in adopting digital and AI solutions to improve patient care. Health Innovation KSS aims to help healthcare systems overcome these challenges. Digital adoption and the NHS Digital adoption is a cornerstone of the NHS’s Long Term Plan to transform health and social care, improve treatment and deliver better care for patients. Healthcare systems however face significant challenges in adopting digital and AI solutions and we aim to address these challenges by focussing on three key areas: Digital and data transformation Workforce capability and capacity building Policy and strategy into action Through strategic partnerships and collaboration with industry leaders, academic institutions, and healthcare providers we enable the development of digital, data & AI innovations, from idea conception through to real world validation, adoption and spread. 1. Digital and data transformation Enabling transformation through technology Our first pillar is all about harnessing the power of data and cutting-edge technology to revolutionise how care is delivered. From AI-driven diagnostics to integrated digital health systems, we want to help reimagine healthcare by turning the promise of technology into reality, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible, anytime, anywhere. 2. Workforce capability and capacity building Empowering healthcare professionals with essential skills A strong healthcare system needs a strong workforce. That’s why our second pillar focuses on upskilling and empowering healthcare professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving data, digital and AI landscape. 3. Policy and strategy into action Shaping the Future of Healthcare By influencing policy, sharing our insights, and driving the conversation forward, we want to ensure that our region is not just keeping up with the future of healthcare, it’s leading the way. One way we do this in partnership with local systems, is to co-design roundtable discussions to explore digital, data and AI challenges and innovations, with the aim of developing effective and responsible digital and AI integration strategies while fostering a vibrant community of practice. Current programmes 1/2. Secure Data Environment Health Innovation KSS is a programme partner for the Kent, Medway and Sussex Secure Data Environment (KMS SDE) for research which provides a trusted environment for researchers to access non-identifiable health and care data safely and securely for the benefit of patients, citizens and the NHS. Read more 2/2. Digital and Innovation Fellowships We have co-designed Digital and Innovation Fellowships with training packages to help build digital capability and capacity of staff to support integrated care, improve population health outcomes, and ensure that services are sustainable in the long term. Read more Innovation adoption support The Innovation and Enterprise team at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex supports the finding, testing and implementation of health and social care innovations, including digital and AI products, across KSS and through our Network partners across England, by providing Innovator support to industry and working collaboratively with local system leaders to align those innovations with local digital and AI needs and priorities. Find out more News and case studies AI-Scribe reduces admin time by almost 50% in adult social care assessments – independent evaluation A new evaluation has found that Magic Notes, a generative AI tool from Beam, could significantly improve efficiency for social care staff in Kent, freeing up time for client-facing work and reducing reliance on costly agency staff. News 23 Jan 2026 More New report highlights the potential of integrated digital health solutions for older adults in Kent and Sussex Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has published a new theoretical report exploring how integrated digital health and care technologies could empower older adults to live independently, improve clinical outcomes, and drive efficiency across the health and social care system. News 15 Jan 2026 More New resource – Ambient Voice Technology comparison table A collaborative of Health Innovation Networks has produced an information grid, designed to help health and care workers choose an Ambient Voice Technology provider that suits their needs. News 16 Dec 2025 More New national Agentic AI initiative launched for health and care TrustX Health is a pioneering initiative created to verify, deploy and test Agentic AI safely across health and care settings. News 10 Dec 2025 More Health Innovation KSS launches new AVT research, insight and resources Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex is launching a suite of research and guidance to safely advance the use of ambient voice technology (AVT) in our health and care system. News 3 Dec 2025 More New Guide: How to implement Ambient Voice Technology in health and care Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex has published a practical guide to help health and care organisations successfully and safely introduce Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) into their services. News 2 Dec 2025 More Independent evaluation of TORTUS ambient voice technology shows time savings and improved patient interaction for Kent and Medway An independent evaluation has found that TORTUS, an ambient voice technology for clinical documentation, can deliver efficiency and wellbeing benefits for NHS staff in Kent and Medway. Case StudyNews 1 Dec 2025 More Learner+: Enhancing GP Trainees’ reflective practice with an AI-powered tool CMEfy and Health Innovation KSS undertook a pilot study with 24 GP trainees to evaluate Learner+, an AI-enhanced reflective platform designed specifically to facilitate real-time clinical learning. Case StudyNews 5 Nov 2025 More Dr Hatz Vlog: Insights from a clinician CEO – Episode 8 Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex CEO Dr Hatim Abdulhussein talks to Quantum Analytica about how AI can aid risk stratification, specifically with early diagnosis. Video 13 Oct 2025 More Driving data decisions with community voices We worked in partnership with the NHS South, West, and Central Commissioning Support Unit and NHS Kent and Medway to co-design a set of principles on how data is used across the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System. Case Study 4 Sep 2025 More Listening and learning: Seeking insight from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities on Health Data Isabel Clark, Strategic Community Partnerships and Insight Lead, shares her insights from a recent outreach event with over 50 members of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. BlogNews 4 Sep 2025 More Innovators – want to work with the health and care system? Start here A new series of webinars to help innovators navigate the complex journey of developing their innovations and achieving the successful spread and adoption of them by health and social care organisations. News 19 Aug 2025 More ← → Contact us If you’d like to find out more about our work in data, digital & AI or are interested in collaborating with us, get in touch. Meet the team Get in touch