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What does it take to build a smart hospital? At the new @NRCrehabUK, @nottmhospitals worked with the Lister Alliance and Block to explore how smart technology could better support patient care. But the starting point wasn’t the technology. It was listening to the people using it. By testing and shaping solutions with frontline teams first, the Trust could see what genuinely improves care before scaling it. Rob shares what this approach means for the future of smart hospitals: hubs.ly/Q049btyG0 #smarthospital

Struggling with legacy infrastructure? Hear how @NorthBristolNHS transformed their network. hubs.ly/Q04hkV4b0

Do you know where your data is being gathered, stored, and processed? We do.

@NHSBartsHealth was running on fragmented systems that made staying connected harder than it should be. So, they flipped the script. Working with Block, they unified their communication to deliver measurable impact across 5 hospitals. Here’s a snapshot: • 33.6M calls handled in a year • 98% reduction in connection costs • 13.5 days of admin saved in one month • 300% increase in softphone users A major transformation with major results. Want to see how it all comes together? Get the client story infographic here: hubs.ly/Q04cH-YZ0

Would you like to hear how we connected multiple hospitals with unified communications? Catch up here: hubs.ly/Q04cHZhb0

Agentic AI in the NHS gives time back to staff. Right now, Contact Centre teams are spending a lot of time answering the same questions: “Can I reschedule my appointment?” “Do I need to fast before my test?” “Where do I need to go?” Simple questions. But they add up. And they’re slowing down care. We’ve been working with UHNM NHS Trust to explore how Agentic AI can change that safely, realistically, and without disrupting clinical services. Here’s what we’re seeing: - Routine calls handled instantly - Urgent cases escalated to humans (where they should be) - Shorter queues, less frustration - More time for staff to focus on complex patient needs And importantly better access for patients, including multilingual support and faster answers when they need them most. There’s a lot of hype around AI in healthcare right now. But this is where it starts to get real. If you’re curious about what Agentic AI looks like inside an NHS Contact Centre (and the guardrails that make it safe), we’ve broken it down in our blog. See what Agentic AI can do: hubs.ly/Q04cHNjv0

Our Enterprise Network Architect, Peter, shares the secret to deploying large infrastructure. What are you upskilling next?

It starts with a moment. Like a nurse feels a situation escalating. No time to explain. No time to step away. They press a button. 🔴 Silently, help is on the way. Location shared. Response activated. Backup arriving. That same system is also: - Helping patients move through care faster - Showing teams exactly where equipment is - Making sure the environment is optimal Because when hospitals can see what’s happening in real time, they can act faster, safer, and smarter. And that changes everything for staff and patients. See what else you can do with RTLS: hubs.ly/Q04cJ3BK0

@NRCrehabUK Get the room-by-room tour of the NRC's strategy and technology decisions. block.co.uk/resources/nati…

This is one of the most ambitious rehabilitation projects in the UK. Built as part of the New Hospital Programme, the @NRCrehabUK delivers a seven-fold increase in capacity, compared to previous services. With smart technology integrated from day one for better patient care. Download the NRC eBook for the story behind the strategy and technology decisions. hubs.ly/Q04cHZkg0 #NewHospitalProgramme #SmartTechnology

Wi-Fi 7 performance isn’t unlocked by default; it’s engineered.

Wi-Fi 7 isn’t just about speed; it’s a shift in how networks handle demand. Jamie, one of our network experts, shares insight into why Wi-Fi 7 is different. Want to know more? Talk to our experts.

No Wi-Fi in the spec. In a modern hospital. @UHNM_NHS changed that, breaking away from a decades-old contract to rebuild their network. Here’s how it turned out: hubs.ly/Q04cHR080

Before EPR, there’s one thing hospitals can’t skip… hubs.ly/Q04bWdBC0

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What are clinicians saying about digital in healthcare right now? And how can you incorporate their views in a way that still makes sense to your digital team? At Digital Health Rewired, one thing was clear: progress depends on how well clinical and digital teams connect. We captured the key insights from the event and turned them into a practical eBook to help you keep your digital transformation moving forward. Get the insights here: block.co.uk/resources/digi…