Livewire Digital can play a crucial role in supporting the NHS 10 Year Plan by providing advanced connectivity solutions tailored to healthcare’s evolving needs. Their innovative products, focused on Software Defined Networking (SDN) and hybrid connectivity, will enable seamless, secure, and resilient communication links by integrating cellular, terrestrial, and satellite networks. This reliable connectivity is vital for the NHS to achieve its strategic goals of transforming patient care through digital innovation and more integrated services.
RazorLink®
One of Livewire Digital’s flagship solutions, RazorLink®, acts as a highly intelligent SD-WAN technology designed to optimise network performance by dynamically selecting the fastest, most cost-effective, and most reliable route for data in real time. In hospital and ambulance settings, this means uninterrupted access to electronic patient records, telemedicine applications, and live video consultations—even in areas with limited or no cellular coverage. This capability closely aligns with NHS objectives to expand digital health, improve access to care, reduce delays, and ensure that clinical staff have the necessary information for timely, evidence-based decisions.
Hybrid Communications as a Service
A prime example can be the wider adoption of Hybrid Communications as a Service (HCaaS), building on pilots such as the one with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust developed in collaboration with Livewire Digital. This technology combines 4G, 5G, and satellite services to provide seamless constant connectivity. Paramedics using HCaaS in future deployments will report high connection availability in areas traditionally considered dead zones for mobile signals. This type of connectivity will ensure ambulance crews can access vital patient data and consult remotely with specialists in real time, directly contributing to the NHS strategy of reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and enhancing emergency service efficiency.
Additionally, Livewire Digital’s solutions can empower NHS staff to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) during downtime, helping to foster a highly skilled workforce. The integrated, automatic connectivity management will reduce IT overheads and complexity, supporting NHS digital transformation programmes with future-proof infrastructure.
In summary, Livewire Digital can support the NHS 10 Year Plan by delivering:
- Robust, always-on hybrid connectivity for emergency and hospital-based care
- Seamless access to digital patient data and telehealth services
- Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced unnecessary admissions
- Support for staff training and development via reliable network access
Below is a table projecting quantitative examples based on ongoing and future NHS pilot trials demonstrating Livewire Digital’s anticipated impact:
| Metric | Projected Result to Date |
| Connectivity availability | 93% overall availability |
| Cellular coverage in dead zones | 88% of jobs connected |
| Satellite usage in coverage gaps | Used in 47% of challenging jobs |
| Patient data access success rate | 99% connection for real-time EPR access |
| Download speeds in remote areas | Up to 150 Mbps recorded |
Through these technologies, Livewire Digital will equip the NHS to deliver smarter, faster, and more patient-centred healthcare in line with its 10 Year Strategic Plan especially with the current situation there might be in greater need of the RazorLink® solution, considering the potential loss of many 5G masts.
