How AI is Shaping the Future of SEND Services & The EHCP Process

At the LGPN South event, Guy Matthews and Darius Toomer showcased how EHCP Plus is revolutionizing SEND services by addressing the urgent challenges facing the sector:

• Rising EHCP Demand: Increasing caseloads are straining teams.

• Delays in Support: Children wait too long for critical interventions.

• Administrative Overload: Case workers are overwhelmed with paperwork, limiting direct support.

EHCP Plus leverages generative AI to deliver:

• Rapid Drafts: Create EHCP first drafts in minutes.

• Streamlined Admin: Free up case workers for meaningful engagement.

• High-Quality Plans: Ensure consistency and accuracy.

Guy and Darius emphasised that generative AI is more than a tool—it empowers professionals to improve outcomes for children and families.

👉 Learn more about EHCP Plus: https://ehcp.plus/

HEALTHCARE COLLABORATION

NHS-Industry Partnerships: Accelerating Health System Transformation

NHS-industry partnerships are crucial for enhancing patient care and healthcare efficiency. These collaborations, governed by the ABPI Code of Practice, ensure ethical and transparent operations. Key benefits include:

• Triple Win: Patients, NHS, and pharmaceutical companies all benefit.

• Innovative Solutions: Partnerships pilot new care models, improving outcomes.

• Resource Sharing: Industry expertise complements NHS capabilities.

The guidance outlines a structured approach to forming these partnerships:

• Project Lifecycle: From identification to implementation and reporting.

• Governance: Establishing robust frameworks and stakeholder engagement.

• Transparency: Public disclosure of project details and outcomes.

This framework aims to foster effective collaboration, addressing healthcare challenges and improving patient outcomes.

HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY NEWS

Patchwork Health Expands with L2P Acquisition to Lead Healthcare Staffing

Patchwork Health has acquired L2P Enterprise Ltd, enhancing its position as a leader in healthcare workforce solutions. This acquisition expands their network to support over 100,000 clinicians across more than 200 NHS and private healthcare organisations. The integration aims to create a comprehensive platform offering tools for flexible and sustainable staffing.

Founded by Dr Anas Nader and Dr Jing Ouyang, Patchwork Health addresses the challenges of outdated technology and administrative burdens in healthcare staffing. Their digital solutions have already saved the NHS over £120 million and filled over 12 million shift hours. The acquisition of L2P, known for its appraisal and job planning software, aligns with their mission to improve healthcare workforce management.

Looking forward, Patchwork Health plans to enhance strategic deployment of healthcare teams, aiming for cost-effective, high-quality patient care. This acquisition marks a new growth phase, focusing on unlocking critical data and reducing costs.

HEALTHCARE POLICY

NHS England's Two-Phase Plan to Reduce GP Bureaucracy Announced

NHS England's red tape challenge aims to reduce GP bureaucracy in two phases: feedback collection until December, and testing recommendations in December and January. The review targets five areas: Medicines and prescribing, Data, digital and technology, Workforce, training and education, Contractual and financial flows, and Metrics.

Led by Professor Claire Fuller and Stella Vig, the initiative seeks short-term, tangible solutions to interface issues, engaging primary, secondary, community, and mental health sectors. Every ICB and trust will be accountable for progress in referrals, care, call and recall, and contact points. The findings will be reported to the health secretary and NHS England chief executive in the New Year.

Attending my first IGPP SEND Conference was truly inspiring—bringing together professionals from councils, schools, and education providers, all driven by a shared mission to improve outcomes for children and families.

Our focus was EHCP Plus, a Generative AI tool designed to save caseworkers time by drafting Education, Health, and Care Plans. This frees them to focus on what truly matters: supporting children and families. Engaging with attendees, alongside Margherita, Emma, and Henry from Outcomes Matter Consulting, sparked meaningful discussions about the tool’s potential and the importance of integrating AI thoughtfully.

My key takeaway? Listen first. Real solutions come from understanding the experiences of parents, caseworkers, and councils navigating these challenges daily. At Agilisys Transform, we’ve co-developed EHCP Plus with the real experts—those living and working with these systems.

Together, we can drive better outcomes. Learn more about EHCP Plus at ehcp.plus.

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