NHS Greater Manchester is taking a significant step towards providing more personalized care for patients with the launch of digital care plans and a patient-facing app.
Building upon the GM Care Record system, which already provides crucial health information for the region’s 2.8 million residents, the new digital care plans will initially focus on dementia and heart failure.
These plans will be accessible through the shared care record, allowing clinical teams to view and manage a patient’s care plan and preferences digitally, replacing the traditional paper-based approach.
The My GM Care App will empower patients to actively participate in their care by accessing key information, contributing to care plans, and monitoring vital signs like blood pressure and weight.
Dr. Amir Hannan, a GP at Haughton Thornley Medical Centres, expressed excitement about the potential impact of My GM Care, highlighting the opportunity for residents to take control of their healthcare.
This innovative initiative is a result of collaboration between NHS Greater Manchester, Health Innovation Manchester, and tech supplier Graphnet, with support from Dementia United and the Pumping Marvellous Foundation.
Dr. Saif Ahmed, clinical digital lead at Health Innovation Manchester, emphasized the importance of these digital solutions in ensuring consistent care across Greater Manchester.
The pilot phases for the digital care plans and My GM Care app are wrapping up in three localities, with plans for a wider rollout by the end of 2024.
Andrew Palmer, programme lead for GM Care Record at Health Innovation Manchester, has been recognized as a finalist in the 2024 Digital Health Networks Awards.
