9th NHS Virtual Wards Summit: Embracing Hospitals at Home

Current Landscape:

Virtual wards have evolved into a core component of the NHS’s future-facing care model. Backed by the 2025 NHS 10-Year Plan, virtual wards are no longer a pilot initiative—they are becoming the default model for proactive, home-based care.

With a nationally procured platform, integrated digital tools, and strong operational standards, virtual wards are enabling patients to be safely monitored and treated at home, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and easing bed pressures.

This shift is especially critical in light of rising demand from an ageing population and constrained inpatient capacity. Virtual wards now offer not just convenience, but data-driven, AI-enhanced care that supports better outcomes and efficiency across the NHS.

Importance and Timeliness of the Event:

The 2025 Virtual Wards Conference arrives at a pivotal moment. As NHS England embeds virtual wards into its long-term operational and funding models, there is an urgent need to share best practices, address implementation challenges, and align strategies across systems.

With new financial incentives, AI-enabled platforms, and enhanced clinical governance in place, this event will bring together senior clinicians, ICB leaders, digital health innovators, and policymakers to shape the next decade of virtual care. The time to optimise this transformative care model is now—and this conference is where that work begins.

Key Content Streams:

• Integrated Pathways: Aligning Virtual Wards with Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) services to streamline patient flow and reduce avoidable admissions.
• Point-of-Care Testing & Diagnostics: Enabling earlier intervention through in-home testing, supported by NHS-standard devices and digital platforms.
• Complex Case Management: Managing high-acuity or multi-condition patients safely and effectively within virtual care settings.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks such as DVT and deterioration through remote monitoring, AI alerts, and virtual MDTs.
• Systemwide Collaboration: Operationalising the "Team of Teams" model—engaging primary, secondary, and community care in delivering seamless virtual care.

Why Attend:

The Virtual Wards Conference offers a unique platform for attendees to actively participate in shaping the future of virtual healthcare delivery within the NHS. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing, this event presents an opportunity for healthcare professionals to contribute to the improvement of patient care and the advancement of the healthcare industry.

We look forward to welcoming you to this crucial and transformative event. Come join us in forming a better future for the healthcare industry and the NHS.

Register now to be a part of this transformative journey and contribute to building a better future for healthcare and the NHS.