DHSC announces AI-powered NHS safety monitoring system for 2025 rollout
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced the development of AI system to monitor National Health Service (NHS) patient safety in real time. The system, which forms part of the government's ‘10 Year Health Plan,’ will analyse NHS databases to identify safety concerns and trigger Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections. Initial implementation begins November 2025 with the Maternity Outcomes Signal System, designed to flag higher than expected rates of adverse outcomes. The system will operate through the NHS Federated Data Platform, enabling healthcare staff to access information in a single location. CQC inspection teams will investigate concerns raised by the system and implement necessary interventions.