NHS Integrated Programme (CLOSED)
I am the person leading on the NHS Integrated Programme. If you need help, you can see if we have the answer on this page, otherwise get in touch with me on the details below.
- Email: digitalinclusion@kent.gov.uk
- Telephone: 03000 410 950
Robyn
Support Officer, Digital Inclusion & Capabilities
About the NHS Integrated Programme
Kent County Council's Digital Inclusion & Capabilities service (Digital Kent) have been funded by NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board to target inequalities for patients across Kent and Medway, providing digital support and skills, hardware and connectivity to use NHS online health services.
The NHS is becoming increasingly digitalised, and there is concern that many patients could be left behind. In December 2022, a report was done to determine the levels of digital exclusion and found that 9% of Kent and Medway is considered digitally excluded.
Our support for patients
Digital Support & Skills
We are providing digital support to NHS patients in our Digital Hubs across the county, or through our Digital Support Scheme.
Find out more about Digital Hubs Find out more about the Digital Support Scheme
Hardware Access
Through our established Hardware Access Scheme we are providing digitally excluded NHS patients access to digital devices (currently two-in-one laptops).
Find out more about the Hardware Access Scheme
Connectivity Access
Through our established Connectivity Access Scheme we are providing digitally excluded NHS patients access to connectivity solutions, to stay connected to the internet.
Our support for GP practices
Strengthening referrals
We are supporting GP practices to be onboarded to the ReferKent system. An online referral system, supported by the Helping Hands Scheme. By GP's using the system, referrals for non-medical needs can be sent to the most appropriate service, quickly, easily and securely. Currently, ReferKent have over 200 organisations onboard, ready for referrals.
