Here is the translation of the list of current UK projects in the area of digital health support for vulnerable populations and healthcare systems:
1. Living With Covid Recovery
- A remote rehabilitation program for Long COVID patients. The solution includes a patient-facing app and a clinical dashboard. Launched in August 2020, currently running in ~30 clinics, with over 2,500 patients involved.
2. C19‑YRS (Elaros)
- A digital version of the COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale — a clinically validated tool recommended by NHS for Long COVID. Actively used in several NHS trusts (Leeds, Cambridge, Birmingham, etc.).
3. Remote Monitoring – Virtual “Hospital-at-Home” Beds
- Implemented in Midlands (Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland) using CliniTouch Vie to monitor chronic conditions (heart failure, COPD, COVID). Continues to be used as a scalable model for virtual wards.
4. Sleepio & Limbic
- Sleepio is a digital CBT solution for insomnia, recommended by NICE as an alternative to sleeping pills. Limbic is a mental health chatbot used in NHS triage. Both are active.
5. NHS App (10-Year Plan)
- The NHS App is expanding: 37 million users can now access prescriptions, test results, appointment bookings, and provider ratings. Part of the UK’s long-term digital healthcare strategy.
6. AI Physiotherapist (Scotland)
- “Kirsty” by Flok Health — a virtual physiotherapist reducing wait times for back pain treatment. Active in NHS Lothian (serving ~1 million people), deployed across 126 clinics.
7. The ValueCare Group (MICA)
- A 2024 startup offering wearable AI devices (MICA), voice assistant, and health monitoring sensors. Used in NHS frameworks and expanding to the U.S. Active and scaling.
8. HealthUnlocked
- A patient support and community platform combining forums and AI-driven health suggestions. Operational in multiple languages. Studies show increased patient confidence.
Project Summary Table
| Project | Focus Area | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Living With Covid Recovery | Long COVID rehabilitation | Active |
| C19‑YRS (Elaros) | Long COVID monitoring | Active |
| Remote Virtual Wards | Hospital-at-home care | Expanding |
| Sleepio | CBT for insomnia | NICE-recommended |
| Limbic | Mental health triage chatbot | Deployed |
| NHS App | Centralized digital healthcare access | Growing |
| AI Physio “Kirsty” | Remote physiotherapy, queue reduction | In pilot |
| ValueCare (MICA) | AI-based care assistant | Scaling |
| HealthUnlocked | Peer support + AI recommendations | Operational |
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