£20M NHS capital funding driving digital transformation
NHS England has announced £20 million in national capital funding for 2025/26, aimed at driving digital transformation in patient referral and appointment management
NHS Digital Transformation Accelerated with National Funding
NHS Digital transformation is a top priority, and new funding is set to help Trusts and Community Interest Companies (CICs) move faster. £20 million in national capital funding for 2025/26 has been announced by NHS England, dedicated to transforming patient engagement and appointment management, presenting a major opportunity to modernise services, reduce pressures, and deliver better outcomes for patients.
NHS Capital Funding Opportunity for Trusts and CICs
Organisations can now submit bids for projects that:
- Connect to the NHS App
- Integrate with the e-Referral Service (e-RS)
- Adopt advanced patient engagement tools
With the right strategy and technology, Trusts can use this funding to deliver lasting improvements in efficiency, patient satisfaction, and elective recovery.
Why Dedalus and Swiftqueue Lead the Way
Dedalus has been a trusted partner to the NHS with a track record of supporting NHS digital transformation for over 40 years. Our proven Patient Engagement solutions, including the industry-leading Swiftqueue platform, are already trusted by more than 70 NHS Trusts and Health Boards across the UK.
Swiftqueue is designed to directly support the patient engagement priorities of the 2025/26 funding programme, offering:
- Full NHS App integration – giving patients real-time access to their appointments and the ability to manage them seamlessly
- Seamless e-RS compatibility – reducing administrative burden with smooth referral workflows
- Scalable engagement tools – improving communication, increasing attendance, and reducing no-shows
- Elective recovery support – including intelligent scheduling, e-waiting list validation, and automatic re-booking
- System-wide benefits – from shorter waiting lists to optimised clinic performance.
Build a Stronger NHS Capital Funding Funding Submission with Dedalus
Securing this NHS capital funding is a valuable opportunity to invest in modern, patient-centred digital solutions. Swiftqueue can accelerate your organisations NHS digital transformation while meeting NHS England’s ambitions for interoperability, efficiency, and patient empowerment.
Let us help you craft a compelling NHS Capital Funding submission that maximises your chances of success.