Rolling out the FDP and AVT at scale

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This episode discusses the rollout of the federated data platform and ambient voice technology in Leicester and Northamptonshire, featuring insights from Will Monaghan.

This episode of Digital Health Unplugged, recorded on day two of Rewired 2026, focuses on rolling out the federated data platform (FDP) and ambient voice technology (AVT) at scale in Leicester and Northamptonshire. Host Jordan Sollof is joined by Will Monaghan, group chief digital information officer (CDIO) at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN). Monaghan discusses being the first organisation to roll out the FDP at scale and the key benefits seen so far, whilst also addressing the controversy around US supplier Palantir and making it clear that the platform is not for everyone. He also discusses the recent roll out of a large ambient AI contract from Accurx across UHL and UHN and how it is benefitting staff and patients before highlighting the benefits of being a part of the European Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network (TRAIN). The group CDIO then gives his thoughts on whether it is a realistic ambition for the NHS 10 year health plan to put a lot of faith in digital to increase frontline productivity and outlines the key digital goals for UHN and UHL over the coming months. Guest: Will Monaghan, group…

People in this episode

Host: Jordan Sollof

Guest: Will Monaghan

Topics covered

• federated data platform
• ambient voice technology
• NHS digital health
• AI in healthcare
• frontline productivity

Keywords

• federated data platform
• ambient voice technology
• NHS
• digital health
• AI
• Rewired 2026
• Will Monaghan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, Accurx, Palantir, European Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network

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