LIVING LAB
The West Yorkshire Living Lab supports a transformative ‘gateway to care’ digital model by leveraging AI-driven infrastructure and patient communication.
It develops a sustainable, replicable blueprint for the NHS 10-year plan, driving digital transformation and improving patient access. This work strategically aligns with the NHS neighbourhood health framework, the ‘Hospital on the High Street’ initiative and Barnsley Tech Town.
Gateway to Care: West Yorkshire Living Lab
Government Priority
Neighbourhood health framework
Setting Category
Community & residential care
Setting type
Regional approach
Why this matters
The Lab addresses a critical need for scalable, AI-driven primary and community care by modernising infrastructure and implementing intelligent services. It catalyses national healthcare digitisation, fosters a robust partner ecosystem, and delivers measurable social impact through place-based care models.
Technologies & Solutions
This Living Lab explores technologies and approaches, including:
Place-based care
Hospital on the high street
Patient communications
Wearables and remote monitoring
AI chatbots
Outcomes & Value
Through collaboration and real-world testing, this Living Lab:
Establishes community-first care
Integrates neighbourhood services
Enables better access to health and care
Who's involved
The Airedale Foundation Trust Living Lab brings together the NHS, technology partners and academic researchers to co-design, test and evaluate digital solutions in a live environment before wider adoption.
The latest insights
Get involved
Interested in contributing to the West Yorkshire Living Lab? Get in touch to discuss collaboration opportunities, research or new challenges.
