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Ric joined Advanced in July 2018 following the acquisition of his successful business - Docman, a leading Cloud-based software provider to the NHS. Ric brings over 19 years of board level experience, where he is renowned for taking an entrepreneurial approach to lead businesses success by delivering innovative technology solutions across the public sector.

Government announces plans to digitalise Social Care by 2024

The Health and Care Secretary Sajid Javid has recently announced a focus on widespread digitalisation of the NHS. As part of this plan, there will be…

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

BLOG // 11-03-2022
Government announces plans to digitalise Social Care by 2024

Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG roll out online consulta…

PATCHS will go live in 36 GP practices, following successful pilot in three GP practices.

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

PRESS // 22-06-2021
Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG roll out online consultation system to triage GP patient enquires and reduce staff workload

AI online consultation system could slash GP waiting times f…

PATCHS enables GP practices across England to conduct patient consultations entirely online, prioritise patients based on clinical need, and reduce th…

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

PRESS // 10-05-2021
AI online consultation system could slash GP waiting times from three weeks to three hours, Advanced reveals

The Year 1 A.C. – After Coronavirus: The year in which healt…

It’s a year since Covid-19 hit its first peak in the UK. People and businesses have had to navigate their way through three national lockdowns, each t…

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

BLOG // 23-04-2021
The Year 1 A.C. – After Coronavirus: The year in which health tech came of age

Advanced named approved supplier on Scotland Excel framework

Advanced has been named as an approved supplier on Scotland Excel’s social care framework – a move which will see the British software and services pr…

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

PRESS // 24-03-2021
Advanced named approved supplier on Scotland Excel framework

NHS Scotland uses Advanced’s clinical patient management sof…

Adastra will ensure the seamless exchange of clinical information between NHS 24 111, A&E departments, and other urgent care services.

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

PRESS // 23-02-2021
NHS Scotland uses Advanced’s clinical patient management software to redesign urgent care for 5.5 million citizens

Advanced and The University of Manchester develop AI solutio…

British software provider Advanced is working with researchers at The University of Manchester and AI specialist Spectra Analytics to develop an AI ca…

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

PRESS // 15-12-2020
Advanced and The University of Manchester develop AI solution to triage clinical correspondence for GPs

Greater Manchester rolls out integrated urgent care tool to …

A&E departments across Greater Manchester are coming together to use an integrated urgent care platform, which will reduce waiting times and ensure pa…

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

PRESS // 01-12-2020
Greater Manchester rolls out integrated urgent care tool to alleviate pressure on A&E departments and reduce waiting times

Navigating the world of Online Consultation

The recent rush to deploy Online Consultation solutions in GP practices across England has highlighted how confusing the market can be when choosing t…

by Ric Thompson, Managing Director - Health & Care

BLOG // 22-10-2020
Navigating the world of Online Consultation
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