EHR Wales: Adapting NHS Insights to Shape a Scalable Welsh EHR

Digital Infrastructure & Security

08:30 am
18 Nov, 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1EZ

EHR Wales: Adapting NHS Insights to Shape a Scalable Welsh EHR

Digital Infrastructure & Security

08:30 am
18 Nov, 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1EZ

Tirwedd Gyfredol a’r Heriau:

Mae GIG Cymru ar foment dyngedfennol yn ei thaith trawsnewid ddigidol. Er bod yr uchelgais ar gyfer system iechyd a gofal gysylltiedig, wedi’i gyrru gan ddata, yn glir, mae’r llwybr i’w chyflawni yn dal i ddatblygu. Mae’r rhan fwyaf o fyrddau iechyd Cymru yn dal i ddibynnu ar systemau papur neu offer digidol arwahanol, gan greu rhwystrau i ryngweithredu, rhannu data, ac effeithlonrwydd clinigol.

Yn wahanol i rannau eraill o’r DU, lle mae rhaglenni rhanbarthol a chenedlaethol eisoes ar waith, mae’n rhaid i Gymru nawr wynebu penderfyniad strategol hanfodol: a ddylai’r wlad fabwysiadu un datrysiad unedig o ran Cofnod Claf Electronig (CCE), neu rymuso mentrau rhanbarthol a lleol wedi’u teilwra i anghenion a chyd-destunau penodol?

Mae cymhlethdod strwythur GIG Cymru – gyda byrddau iechyd unigol sy’n meddu ar lefelau amrywio o aeddfedrwydd digidol – yn gwneud y cwestiwn hwn yn fwy brys ac yn fwy cynnil. Gallai’r dull anghywir arwain at fuddsoddiad wedi’i wastraffu, gweithredu hirfaith, ac effaith fach ar ganlyniadau i gleifion. Gallai’r dull cywir agor y drws i welliannau trawsnewidiol mewn cydlynu gofal, diogelwch cleifion, ac effeithlonrwydd y system iechyd.

Amseroldeb y Digwyddiad:

Mae’r uwchgynhadledd hon yn digwydd ar foment allweddol i Gymru. Gyda Llywodraeth Cymru ac arweinwyr y GIG yn cyflymu’r ymdrechion i ddigideiddio, bydd y penderfyniadau a wneir nawr yn siapio seilwaith iechyd y genedl am ddegawdau i ddod. Mae’r angen i bennu’r graddfa orau ar gyfer gweithredu CCE yn fwyfwy brys oherwydd argaeledd cyllid newydd, galluoedd newydd gan werthwyr, a’r profiad cynyddol gan wledydd eraill y DU. Wrth i fyrddau iechyd baratoi i wneud buddsoddiadau strategol, mae’r uwchgynhadledd hon yn cynnig cyfle unigryw i oedi, cydgyfeirio, a phennu’r llwybr gorau ymlaen ar y cyd i Gymru.

Pynciau Allweddol a Phwyntiau Ffocws:

  • Graddfa Strategol: Modelau CCE cenedlaethol vs rhanbarthol vs lleol — beth sy’n gweithio orau i Gymru?
  • Seilwaith ac Aeddfedrwydd: Asesu aeddfedrwydd digidol ar draws byrddau iechyd Cymru.
  • Arweinyddiaeth Glinigol a Chymorth: Ymgysylltu â CCIOau, CNIOau, a thimau clinigol yn y broses ddylunio.
  • Dysgu gan Eraill: Gwybodaeth ymarferol gan yr Alban, Gogledd Iwerddon ac ICSau Lloegr.
  • Cost, Ansawdd ac Amserlenni: Deall y cyfnewidfeydd mewn dulliau gweithredu.
  • Hyblygrwydd Technolegol: Sut mae gwerthwyr yn cefnogi datrysiadau CCE graddadwy ac addasadwy.
  • Gweledigaeth ar y Cyd: Siapio blaenoriaethau buddsoddi digidol drwy bleidleisio byw a sesiynau rhyngweithiol.

Pam Mynd:

I arweinwyr digidol, clinigwyr a thimau rhaglenni yng Nghymru, mae’r uwchgynhadledd hon yn fwy na chynhadledd — mae’n gyfle prin i ddylanwadu ar gyfeiriad strategaeth iechyd ddigidol y genedl. Gyda Chymru ar groesffordd dyngedfennol, bydd y cynrychiolwyr yn clywed yn uniongyrchol gan gydweithwyr ar draws y DU sydd eisoes wedi wynebu’r un cwestiynau a llywio’r un cymhlethdodau.

Drwy gymryd rhan, byddwch yn cael mewnwelediadau ymarferol, cymryd rhan mewn trafodaethau ystyrlon, ac yn helpu i ddiffinio dyfodol Iechyd Electronig yng Nghymru.

Current Landscape and Challenges:

NHS Wales stands at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. While the ambition for a connected, data-driven health and care system is clear, the path to achieving it is still emerging. Most Welsh health boards remain dependent on paper-based systems or fragmented digital tools, creating barriers to interoperability, data sharing, and clinical efficiency.

Unlike other parts of the UK, where regional and national programmes have begun to take hold, Wales must now confront a critical strategic decision: should the country adopt a single, unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution, or empower regional and local initiatives tailored to specific needs and contexts?

The complexity of NHS Wales’ structure—featuring distinct health boards with varying levels of digital maturity—makes this question more urgent and nuanced. The wrong approach risks wasted investment, prolonged implementation, and minimal impact on patient outcomes. The right one could unlock transformative improvements in care coordination, patient safety, and health system efficiency.

Timeliness of Event:

This summit comes at a defining moment for Wales. With the Welsh Government and NHS leaders accelerating the push for digitisation, decisions made now will shape the nation’s health infrastructure for decades to come. The urgency to determine the optimal scale for EHR implementation is intensified by the availability of new funding, emerging vendor capabilities, and the growing body of experience from other UK nations. As health boards prepare to make strategic investments, this summit offers a unique opportunity to pause, align, and collectively determine the best path forward for Wales.

Key Topics and Focus Points:

  • Strategic Scale: National vs regional vs local EHR models — what works best for Wales?
  • Infrastructure and Readiness: Assessing digital maturity across Welsh health boards.
  • Clinical Leadership and Buy-In: Engaging CCIOs, CNIOs, and clinical teams in system design.
  • Learning from Others: Real-world insights from Scotland, Northern Ireland, and English ICSs.
  • Cost, Quality and Timelines: Understanding trade-offs in implementation approaches.
  • Technology Flexibility: How vendors are supporting scalable, adaptable EHR solutions.
  • Collective Vision: Shaping digital investment priorities through live polling and interactive sessions.

Why Attend:

For Welsh digital leaders, clinicians, and programme teams, this summit is more than a conference — it's a rare opportunity to influence the national direction of digital health strategy. With Wales at a critical crossroads, delegates will hear directly from peers across the UK who have already faced the same questions and navigated similar complexities.

By participating, you'll gain practical insights, engage in meaningful dialogue, and help define the future of EHR in Wales.

The programme

08:30

Registration & Networking

Registration & Networking

09:30

Opening Remarks & Event Overview

Chair Opening Address

Welcome and introduction to the day’s programme. The chair will set the strategic context for digital transformation in NHS Wales and outline the event’s objectives.

09:40

Keynote Presentation (Title TBC)

National Target Architecture and what that means in terms of opportunity for strategic prioritisation. Our journey towards the NDR/CDR.

Speakers:

  • Anthony Tracey, Director of Digital at Hywel Dda LHB (Provisionally Confirmed)

10:00

Panel: Building a Unified Digital Health Future for Wales

Gayle Dellow
Lead Digital Midwife | Chair of MNDN for East of England | Health Innovation Programme Participant |
Member of the British Computing Society and EPR Network Maternity SIGs Chair

Panel Discussion

Expert panel discussing opportunities and barriers to delivering a unified, modern Electronic Health Record across Wales. Perspectives on strategy, clinical adoption, and patient impact.

Panellists:

Gayle Dellow, Lead Digital Midwife | Chair of MNDN for East of England | Health Innovation Programme participant | Member of the British Computing Society and EPR Network Maternity SIGs Chair (Provisionally Confirmed)

10:30

Innovation Spotlight: Leading Digital Change

Main Sponsor / Digital Director Slot

A showcase session from a leading sponsor or digital leader, highlighting cutting-edge approaches, lessons learned, and future priorities for health IT in Wales.

10:50

Morning Break

Morning Break

11:50

Morning Insights & Key Themes Recap

Chair Morning Reflection

A brief reflection on key themes and insights from the morning sessions, preparing the audience for the case studies and applied examples ahead.

11:55

Case Study: Advancing Digital Health with Aire Logic

Case Study – Aire Logic

Case study exploring how Aire Innovate has supported digital healthcare adoption. Lessons on improving interoperability, efficiency, and user experience.

12:15

Case Study: Transforming Patient Care Through Digital Integration

Dr. Dennis Rausch
Chief Medical Officer
Dedalus

Case Study – Dedalus

Dr. Dennis Rausch will speak about how EMRs can finally fulfil the promise of being an indispensable tool for clinicians. Along that line, he will also share insights from Dedalus’ collaboration with Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), where a single, integrated digital health record now connects 39 hospitals serving 14 million patients. The initiative enhanced care continuity, efficiency, and collaboration - offering valuable lessons for Wales’ journey toward a connected digital health ecosystem.

12:35

Fireside Chat: Lessons from Digital Transformation Journeys

Janet Young
Acting Chief Information Officer
Lancashire Teaching Hospital FT
Linda Watts
Associate Director of Digital Transformation | Programme Director Digital Outpatients
Imperial College Healthcare Trust, Barts Health NHS Trust

From Paper to Digital and Back Again — Lessons Learned

An open discussion about the journey of digital transformation — successes, setbacks, and practical advice for organisations planning major EHR implementations.

Speakers:

  • Linda Watts, Associate Director of Digital Transformation, Programme Director Digital Outpatients, Imperial College Healthcare Trust, Barts Health NHS Trust (Provisionally Confirmed)
  • Janet Young, Acting Chief Information Officer, Lancashire Teaching Hospital FT (Provisionally Confirmed)

12:55

Case Study: Smart Clinical Decision Support & Workflow

Case Study – Alcidion

Exploring Alcidion’s work on intelligent clinical decision support and operational visibility. Examples of improving patient flow, safety, and workforce productivity.

13:15

Lunch & Networking

Lunch & Networking

14:00

Afternoon Outlook & Priorities

Chair Afternoon Address

The chair sets the scene for the afternoon programme, summarising earlier insights and introducing the next phase of presentations and case studies.

14:05

Case Study: Secure, Flexible Access for Clinicians

Case Study – IGEL

A deep dive into IGEL’s secure, flexible end-user computing solutions and their role in supporting clinicians with seamless access to digital systems.

14:25

Fireside chat with Sarah Lomax, VP and Health of Health Consulting at Capgemini Smart starts and strong finishes: Delivering EPRs that last (Confirmed)

Sarah Lomax
VP - Healthcare
Capgemini
  • Practical insights from 18+ years of NHS digital transformation: Sarah shares lessons learned from delivering electronic patient record systems across the NHS and beyond.
  • Key success factors for EPR implementation: Covering pre-procurement readiness, vendor relationship management, team engagement, and long-term sustainability.
  • Actionable strategies for NHS leaders: Learn how to build internal capability, manage change effectively, and realise lasting benefits for patients and staff.

14:45

Case Study - Title TBC

Case Study – System C

Synopsis TBC

Speaker: Dr Jon Shaw, Healthcare AI Director at System C

15:05

NHS Case Study: EHR Implementation Insights

NHS Case Study – Lessons from Cambridge and Peterborough

An in-depth look at how Cambridge and Peterborough approached EHR implementation. Key milestones, challenges, and benefits realised for staff and patients.

Speakers:

Rob Nimmo, Head of Digital Transformation at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICS (Provisionally Confirmed)

15:25

Panel Discussion - Title TBC

Andy Meiner
CEO
Si-Squared
David Hancock
Director and Chair
INTEROPen

Panel Discussion - Panel Synopsis TBC

Panellists:

  • Mr David Hancock, Director and Chair, INTEROPen (Confirmed)
  • Andy Meiner, Chief Technology Officer, Healthcare Innovation Consortium (Confirmed)

15:55

Food, Drinks & Networking

Food, Drinks & Networking

16:30

End of Day

End of Day

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