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Sussex Hospitals Launch 12-Year Digital Overhaul
12 Jan
Summary
- Hospitals in Sussex are implementing a 12-year digital upgrade for patient records.
- The new electronic patient records system aims to improve care coordination.
- A £100m program is modernizing services across Brighton, Worthing, and Chichester.
University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex) is initiating a major digital upgrade, a process expected to span the next 12 years. This comprehensive project will replace traditional paper records and older computer systems with a unified electronic patient record (EPR) system for every patient. This significant shift is designed to foster safer and more coordinated healthcare delivery across the trust's facilities.
The "Excellent Care Everywhere" initiative, a substantial £100m investment, represents UHSussex's commitment to modernizing services. The goal is to enhance information sharing securely and efficiently between hospitals, GPs, and mental health services. This aims to minimize redundant questioning of patients and ensure information consistently follows them, thereby improving the overall quality of care.
Preparations for this extensive EPR system are underway throughout 2026. A carefully managed, phased rollout is scheduled to commence in 2027. This deliberate approach ensures the new system is thoroughly tested for safety, security, and reliability before its clinical deployment in areas including Brighton, Worthing, and Chichester.
