MEET THE TEAM
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CEO & FOUNDER
Experienced clinician with over 25 years in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Founded the Wales Air Ambulance Service and moved into business. Designed, built and gained MHRA Approval for a Ventilation device for the UK Ventilator Challenge. It was highly successful at Clinical trial. One of the first companies to design, build and publish evidence with Virtual Platforms and Covid Care and Virtual Ward Technologies Ltd. Passionate that the family, community and now business also benefit from this health advantage.
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CHIEF ENGINEER
A successful Engineering and Research & Development Product Executive with over 35 years of experience in Medical Devices, Automotive electronics and Consumer products. Working in a number of SMEs and Global Corporations, specialising in Electromechanical/Electronic Product R&D and Application Engineering for both in-house products and global customers… “I pride myself on always keeping a hands-on approach through all levels of my career, which has allowed me to undertake projects from initial idea generation through to high volume manufacture”.
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SOCIAL CARE LEAD
Kevin Doughty is a Visiting Professor in the Digital Transformation of Health and Social Care services at the Institute of Life Sciences at the University of Cumbria. He advises staff on the development of courses in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Social Care.Kevin’s special interests include the development of personal profiles of potential users of technology, together with the evaluation and testing of new technologies and of product frameworks to improve quality. These feed into new methods of assessment that focus on identifying and addressing the widest possible range of unmet needs using both conventional and lighter touch approaches, especially digital technologies, apps, and worn devices.
About
Virtual Ward Technologies
The executive leadership team at Virtual Ward Technologies is, as the name suggests, made up of technology, healthcare, and business experts with a wealth of experience and proven success.
Our ethos drives us to harness the power of technology for good, for the benefit of individuals and businesses alike and committed to embracing and developing technological advancement to facilitate effective solutions that are affordable and accessible to all.
Why choose the
Virtual Ward?
Well-designed technology encompassing digital health prevention can support traditional healthcare pathways and improve patient engagement, with impressive results. Reduce the number of ED attendances, admissions and the amount of time people spend in hospital beds.
PEOPLE
Person Centred Healthcare
Puts individuals' needs, preferences, and values at the heart of their medical care, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
COMMUNITY
Community Health & Support
Sharing data with friends, family, and community creates a supportive network for health goals. This collaborative approach increases motivation, accountability, and early detection of potential health issues while building stronger social connections.
DIGITALLY INTEGRATED CARE
Economic
Case
Shifting from reactive healthcare to digital prevention and person centered care reduces costly emergency interventions, delays entry into formal care systems, and optimises resource allocation. Early detection and community support networks create substantial long-term healthcare savings.
PREVENTION
Improved Patient Engagement
Patients and their families can track key health metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood oxygen levels, sleep patterns, and activity levels in real-time. Engaging families and communities while also educating.