Digital transformation in the Public Sector isn’t just about adopting the latest tech — it’s about giving professionals time back to care, empowering patients and making healthcare systems more efficient and responsive.
At Academia, we work closely with public and private sector providers to overcome the barriers that have long held innovation back — legacy systems, funding constraints, lack of tech confidence and operational silos. Our approach is built around the Apple ecosystem, using iPad and healthcare-specific apps to deliver outcomes that matter most.
The Power of iPad in Care
iPad offers clinicians secure, mobile access to patient records, communication tools and real-time data — whether they’re at the bedside, in the community, or working remotely. For patients, iPad can be a source of empowerment and connection. From seeing lab results and ordering meals to enjoying media or joining a Virtual Visit, it transforms the hospital experience into something more human.
For those receiving care at home, the benefits continue. Apps help patients manage chronic conditions, monitor health data and engage with their care team more easily. Clinicians benefit from enhanced mobility, quicker note-taking and reduced admin — meaning more face time with patients.
Making Transformation Simple and Scalable
Our managed service, AcademiaONE, is designed to simplify this journey with a cutting-edge, end-to-end device lifecycle management covering procurement through to sustainable disposal and it’s completely modular, so you can choose which components suit your needs. It’s a smarter, greener way to manage IT across your organisation, aligned with Circular IT principles and fully customisable to your needs.
From a strategic workshop to define your vision, through rigorous planning, to a hands-on pilot with minimal financial risk, giving health and social care IT leaders the freedom to plan, pilot and scale the right iPad solution — without being held back by complexity.
A Case in Point: Community Nursing Reinvented
One NHS Trust replaced bulky laptops with iPads for 2,500 community nurses. The result? A more personal patient experience, improved clinician morale and an estimated £6.3 million in productivity savings. Nurses saved up to 30 minutes per day, thanks to faster login times, better note-taking tools and all-day battery life that meant fewer office visits.
And because iPads are easy to carry and use on the move, the physical and digital barrier between nurse and patient was removed, improving relationships and outcomes.
Transforming care starts with a conversation. Get in touch with Academia at info@academia.co.uk or take a look at our public sector solutions here.
