August 10, 2023
The online matching platform will allow thousands of U.K. patients who need treatment to be allocated to hospitals that can take on their care. The tool allows NHS staff to view and add available surgery slots in hospitals across the country, including in private establishments. Clinical teams can upload details of patients on their waiting list who are willing to travel, with other NHS and independent sector providers able to log on and match people up to treatment. Initially introduced for patients needing a hospital admission, the platform is expanding to include cancer, diagnostic checks and outpatient appointments. The system is mainly used for patients who waited the longest.