Data Convergence and the future of NHS Digitisation
The NHS is undergoing one of the most significant digital transformations in its history. With the Frontline Digitisation (FD) programme in motion, there’s unprecedented opportunity to modernise care delivery through technology, data and system-wide collaboration.
As revealed in a recent roundtable hosted by Nordic and CHIME International, with insights from NHS digital leaders across the UK, the journey from ambition to implementation is far from straightforward. Fragmented funding, inconsistent governance and short-term planning are stalling progress towards a connected, patient-centred system.
This thought leadership report brings together the key themes and perspectives shared during the roundtable discussion with NHS leaders:
- Diarmaid Crean, Former Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Jacqui Cooper, CNIO, Health Innovation Manchester
- Sarah Hanbridge, CCIO, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Debbie Loke, Executive CDIO, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Harpreet Sood, GP Partner, London

Discover key insights
Inside the report, you’ll discover:
- Why short-term funding cycles hinder long-term innovation
- How data convergence can unlock a unified care experience
- What patients expect, and why they’re often surprised by the digital reality
- The critical role of external partners in delivering sustainable change
- What NHS leaders must prioritise ahead of 2026 digital targets