Groundbreaking wellbeing project 'Digi Care Health UK' to launch in Warrington
Thursday, 13 February 2025
A revolutionary wellbeing initiative, Digi Care Health UK, is set to transform the lives of 29,000 households across Warrington, marking a significant step toward addressing quality of life and health challenges in the region.
Digi Care aligns with the government’s mission to build a future-ready health and social care system. The initiative focuses on reducing health inequalities, driving economic growth, and improving the financial sustainability of healthcare delivery.
The project supports national and Integrated Care Board (ICB) ambitions to shift healthcare from hospitals to community-based prevention and care models. Key areas of focus include addressing multi-morbidity and leveraging advanced digital infrastructure such as high-speed broadband and telecare/telemedicine technologies. The initiative will also lay the foundation for a new Neighbourhood Health Service, enabling innovative approaches to healthcare delivery.
Central to Digi Care Health UK is the rollout of high-speed broadband fibre across local communities, facilitating the transition from analogue to digital systems. This infrastructure will also underpin broader community wellbeing objectives, encompassing mental health support, community safety, and enhanced reassurance for residents.
The project, which will be piloted in the Central 6 wards of Warrington, is being delivered by a diverse partnership board that includes:
- Future Connected Fibre
- Warrington Borough Council
- Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust
- NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
- NHS England
- Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service
- Cheshire Constabulary
- LiveWire
- Warrington Chamber of Commerce
- Cheshire Digital
- Warrington Primary Care Networks
- Warrington & Vale Royal College
- Torus Housing
Professor Steven Broomhead MBE, Chief Executive of Warrington Borough Council, said:
“This project represents a major leap forward for communities in Warrington. By combining cutting-edge technology with a focus on prevention, Digi Care Health UK will improve health outcomes and quality of life for thousands of residents. The innovations will see Warrington lead the way in supporting the government’s aspirations.”
Sarah Hall, MP for Warrington South, said:
“Digi Care demonstrates how collaboration between government, healthcare providers, and local stakeholders can create meaningful change. This initiative will help us build a healthier, more connected future.”
Shaun Ennis, Managing Director of Digi Care Health UK is delighted to get started. He said:
“This project will be revolutionary in the UK and give great support to the health care system and support the government's aspiration to digitise elements of the NHS to free up capacity in its hospitals. Warrington is the start and we look forward to improving tens of thousands of lives with this project.”
With the support of its multi-sector partners, Digi Care Health UK is poised to become a national model for health and wellbeing innovation, creating lasting impacts for individuals, families, and the wider community.