It’s Official – We’re WINNERS of the 'Best Use of Technology Award'

Intercity has won the best use of technology award in collaboration with East Lancashire Hospitals Trust for the Telestroke Network.

Delivered in conjunction with Virgin Media Business and East Lancashire Hospitals, the Telestroke Network continues to hit the headlines, this time winning best use of technology award at the Building Better Healthcare Awards last week.

Intercity has worked with the Trust since 2011 to implement the first fully managed ‘out of hours’ stroke service across Lancashire and Cumbria residents. The Telestroke Network, which uses diagnostic-quality video and high-quality audio technology, allows clinicians across the UK to carry out initial remote assessments for acute stroke patients.

To date, the Telestroke service has assessed over 1,800 patients, treated 875 patients and saved an estimated £150 million annually. From 1st July 2016 to 30th June 2017 alone, 216 assessments have been carried out, 132 patients have been treated and 459 advice calls have been taken.

Ian Jackson, chief commercial officer at Intercity Technology, said:

“This is the second time the service has won this prestigious award and it is testament to the innovation we can achieve. Being associated with a service that is fundamental in improving patient care and stroke outcomes is something we can all be proud of”.

The Building Better Healthcare Awards are held each year to celebrate innovation and improvement in the built environment and medical device design and to highlight the efforts of people working in the healthcare industry.