Healthtech-1: Free your team from manual registrations

Written by: Freya Keith

Healthtech-1: Free your team from manual registrations

At Dene, we only recommend services we truly believe in. Healthtech-1 caught my attention for one simple reason — it would have made life so much easier back when I worked in a GP practice.

Created by the son of a GP, and still based in Stratford Village Surgery in East London, the software was developed with a unique understanding of how Primary Care works!

By producing software to automate GP2GP administrative function and patient registrations, Healthtech-1 have already saved over 200 years of NHS time and counting to the 1400 practices using them today! 

What Healthtech-1 Does

Born inside a real GP surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic, Healthtech-1 was built by people who know exactly how registrations weigh down practice teams. 

Today, Healthtech-1 is:

• Automating up to 99% of new patient registrations
• Trusted by more than 1,450 practices nationwide
• Capturing richer patient data through a configurable local form (beyond the core NHS form)
• Coding everything directly into EMIS or SystmOne
• Recognised as an NHSE-selected provider of automation

The result? Hundreds of staff hours saved, fewer errors, and faster access to care for patients.

Why It Matters

Every practice manager knows the workload that comes with registrations — forms to check, data to key in, mistakes to chase. It’s repetitive, time-consuming, and it pulls staff away from patient care.

Healthtech-1 takes registrations off the to-do list. That means:

• Shorter registration times and quicker access to care for patients
• Less admin pressure on already stretched teams
• No more double-keying or backlogs
• QOF points captured automatically

What Real NHS Staff Say

“I’ve been registering patients for 20+ years — you have no idea how much stress this saves. It meant I could go on holiday during university season for the first time!”
— Sue, Registration Clerk at Claypath & University Medical Practice

“I haven't been so excited since the day the Spice Girls said they'll get back together!”
— Denzil, Registration Clerk at Hurley Group Practice

“I liked the confidence Healthtech-1 had by making their contract breakable at any time. After using it, you wouldn't dream of cancelling! A fabulous invention.”
— Philip Heiden, St Paul’s Surgery and Adelaide Medical Centre

Ready to Find Out More?

If you’d like to see what Healthtech-1 could do for your practice, get in touch:

Contact the Dene team at info@denehc.co.uk to arrange a chat with the Healthtech-1 team. Or use this link to book a call: https://link.ht1.uk/DeneHC

Intelligent Practice Solutions

Written by: Freya Keith

Introducing IPS: Intelligent Practice Solutions

Richard; business manager of a thriving GP practice in Durham and customer of Dene Healthcare has kindly shared the below information about his new venture, Intelligent Practice Solutions (IPS). As part of Dene’s commitment to letting our customers know about services that can help you and your practice, we are extremely happy to share IPS with you!

At IPS, we deliver intelligent, hands-on business and operational support for General Practices and Primary Care providers. With over 10 years’ experience in General Practice, and still actively working within Practices, we understand the pressures you face and the solutions that genuinely work.

Our focus is on simplifying the complex from managing expenditure and identifying cost savings, to building powerful Excel-based reporting tools that provide business insight at the click of a button.

We’ve helped Practices take control of their finances with solutions for superannuation reconciliation, payroll summaries, and cashflow forecasting. And we don’t just advise we implement change, embed systems, and ensure they deliver long-term value.

Whether you're a Practice Manager, GP Partner, or PCN lead, our support is practical, experienced, and built around the day-to-day realities of Primary Care.

IPS - No problems. Only solutions.

"My experience of working with Intelligent Practice Solutions on several projects has been professional yet inspiring. If you’re looking for innovation, fresh thinking, and enthusiastic support, I would highly recommend. Individually Richard and Jemma each have a wealth of knowledge and experience, both within Primary Care and in the private sector. Working together, their skills sets compliment each other perfectly, allowing them to suggest and create workable solutions to complex issues with a modern ‘thinking outside the box’ approach." - Louise Thomas NHS

"IPS brings a clear and structured approach that enhances accuracy and saves valuable time. Their ability to bridge the gap between day-to-day financial operations and the specific reporting needs of NHS practices has genuinely added value, both to our work and to our clients."- George Swinbank BA ACA - Sanders Swinbank

"We found Richards Xero training invaluable. Removing the use of Dext Prepare has made reporting easier and far more accurate. General Practice requires a far more tailored approach, and this is exactly what Richard provides. I can't recommend IPS enough." - Judith McKeown Finance & Contracts Manager

Click here to visit the IPS website

Windows 11 - Software Update and how it affects you

Written by: Freya Keith

Important Update: Windows 11 Compatibility for your ECG, ABPM, Spirometer, Holter ECG Software Requirements 

At Dene Healthcare we work closely with the team at Seca who have provided the below information to help you prepare for the upcoming retirement of Windows 10. This information is relevant to all Practices using equipment software compatible with Windows 10. We know it's a long read, but please take a few minutes to read through the information so that you're ready for the changes. 

From Seca

We’d like to inform you about an important change that may impact your ECG, ABPM, Spirometer, Holter ECG, particularly if your current systems operate on Windows 10.Important Update: Windows 11 Compatibility for your ECG, ABPM, Spirometer, Holter ECG Software Requirements 

Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. After this date, devices and software running on Windows 10 may face functionality, compatibility, and security issues. This change is especially relevant for clinical environments such as GP practices, where reliability and compliance are critical for these essential diagnostic devices.

What This Means for Your Diagnostic Equipment

All seca diagnostic products and related systems must operate on Windows 11-compatible software beyond October 2025. This includes the seca CT330/CT331 ECG machines, seca Screen 300 ABPM, seca Spiro, and seca Holter ECG systems. To maintain compliance and continued use:

• Devices currently using legacy software must be upgraded to the latest seca Diagnostic Software.

• New Seca devices purchased in 2025 will be pre-licensed and ready for Windows 11.

• Existing devices require the purchase of the new software package and may also require installation support.

• All products have full integration with EMIS, SystmOne, and Medicus.

About the seca Diagnostic Software

The seca Diagnostic Software is a modular, Windows 11-compatible platform that supports multiple seca products across one central system. This software:

• Supports integration with EMIS Web*, SystmOne, and Medicus.

• Provides compatibility with seca ECG, ABPM, Spiro, and Holter ECG.

• Can be expanded with add-on licenses to enable additional device functionality over time.

What Should I Do?

• Check Your System:

Verify if your existing diagnostic equipment is currently operating on Windows 10.

• Plan Your Upgrade:

Prepare to upgrade to Windows 11 and purchase the appropriate seca Diagnostic Software licenses by October–November 2025.

Contact Us Today

We’re here to support your transition to Windows 11 with minimal disruption and maximum compliance.

Get in touch with our team to:

• Review your current setup

• Recommend upgrade options (software and hardware)

• Provide quotes for Windows 11 compatible solutions

• Improve your workflow with EMIS, Systmone, Medicus integration for ECG, ABPM, Spirometry, Holter from an all-in-one software solution

Refreshing a room or kitting out brand new Practice space? Find out how Dene can help you!

Written by: Freya Keith

Spring has finally sprung, and for many Practice's it's time to think about those premises development jobs that were put on the backburner in 2024. Now that commissioners are able to fully fund GP Practice upgrades, we’ve noticed an increase in the number of practice managers approaching us about developing practice premises. With this in mind we've written this blog post to explain how Dene can offer you a tailored service to meet your premises development needs.  

Why use Dene? 

With nearly two decades of experience and a first class degree in Design Management, Sales Manager Matt Taylor is our resident expert in kitting out new surgery premises or even reimagining existing space to maximise what you already have! 

What do we mean by Premises Development? 

We fit out GP Practices, offering a free of charge managed experience from advice on the best products, providing quotations, installation and after sales service. We can help you with anything you require for clinical or office rooms! Drawing on our years in the business, we can offer advice and guidance on the best way to make your space work for you. 

How does it work? 

We can work with you from the moment you get your architects drawings and organise a no-obligation consultation to discuss options. Your kit will be delivered in two easy stages to make the process as simple as possible for you!

Delivery Stage 1

We’ll deliver group 2 items (such as wall mounted diagnostic sets, mounted examination lamps etc.) whilst your contactors are still on site. This means that they can install them for you and there’s no chance of a GP accidentally knocking a nail through a water pipe (which we have seen happen!)

Delivery Stage 2

This is the exciting part! This is when we’ll deliver all of your group 3 items (couches, chairs, desks etc) and get everything installed, bringing your space to life! 

Our two phased delivery is a side of premises development project management that sets us apart. 

Would you like to know more? 

If you’ve got an upcoming premises development project, get in touch and I’ll organise a time to discuss your needs and get the ball rolling!

Email info@denehc.co.uk to get started!