AI Framework

Our AI Framework supports the safe, effective and consistent use of AI across the region, with the aim of helping NHS organisations adopt AI with confidence and in line with best practice. It includes a new AI assessment tool to help evaluate and select solutions that are suitable for deployment, as well as practical templates and blueprints to support the full AI project lifecycle — from implementation and monitoring through to benefits realisation and business-as-usual use.

  • AI Adoption Assessment Tool:

    This tool helps NHS organisations assess whether an AI solution is a good fit by comparing its complexity with organisational readiness across 12 key areas. It identifies and prioritises gaps, providing one of four recommendations: quick win, deploy and monitor, build readiness first, or avoid.

    Please use link below to access the AI assessment tool.

    NHS AI Selection Tool

  • AI Deployment Blueprints:

    We have developed a suite of templates and blueprints that can be used across the ecosystem to support AI projects consistently. These resources will help teams with implementation, monitoring, and benefits realisation, while making it easier to move solutions into business-as-usual use.

    • AI Governance Lifecycle SOP Link
    • AI Tool Request Form Link
    • Vendor Due Diligence Questionnaire Link
    • Validation and Pilot Protocol Link
    • Pilot Evaluation Report Link
    • Go-Live Checklist Link
    • Post-Market Surveillance Plan Link
    • Acceptable Use Policy Link