From Paper to Progress: The Lloyd George Digitisation Success

After three years of dedicated work, Innovate is proud to announce the successful completion of the Lloyd George Digitisation Project across South Warwickshire, which has transformed the way GP practices across our local area manage patient records.  

In partnership with Iron Mountain and EMIS, Innovate has successfully digitised over 330,000 paper-based patient medical records, seamlessly and securely integrating them into clinical systems utilised by GP practices. 

This innovative approach has eliminated the need to search through bulky paper files, giving practices instant access to patient records. This has resulted in enhanced efficiency, a better working environment, and even new spaces for essential healthcare operations. 

The impact has been felt across multiple practices. One GP practice has transformed a former records storage room into a fully equipped space housing five workstations, enabling GPs to conduct telephone and video consultations. Another practice has repurposed a room to support vital Primary Care operations. Many other practices have cleared congested admin areas, creating more functional and pleasant working environments for their teams. 

Dr Sukhi Dhesi of Croft Medical Centre in Leamington Spa shared her thoughts on the project: "The digitisation of our patient records has been a game-changer. It’s not only improved our efficiency but also freed up valuable space that we’re now using to better support our staff and patients. The difference it’s made to our day-to-day operations is incredible." 

She added, "It’s hard to imagine working any other way now. The ease of accessing patient records instantly has transformed the way we operate, making everything more streamlined and effective. We really appreciate Innovate’s efforts to make this happen and their support throughout the process - it’s been invaluable." 

This milestone demonstrates Innovate's dedication to improving operational efficiency within the healthcare sector. By embracing innovative solutions, we aim to support our partners in delivering better patient care and creating environments where healthcare teams can thrive.