AI Public Sector Week from 16-20 March.
Book your place to listen to Dynamic Metrics (GaitSmart), CEO Dr Diana Hodgins and West Street Surgery Practice Manager, Emma Debbage. 19th March 2026 at 2:00PM GMT.
https://aipsweek.digileaders.com/talks/introducing-an-ai-digital-tool-in-to-primary-care/
AI Public Sector Week is a curated series of live webinars and expert talks showcasing AI in action, from early pilots to large-scale implementation, led by practitioners, innovators and sector leaders from across the UK.Whether you are shaping strategy, delivering services or exploring what’s next, this week is designed to help you move forward with confidence.
About the talk
Engaging older adults with mobility impairment in primary care remains a significant challenge. Many patients have limited experience with digital technology and may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable with artificial intelligence–driven solutions. However, evidence shows that AI-enabled tools have considerable potential to improve early identification of mobility decline and reduce falls risk. The key challenge lies in ensuring meaningful engagement within this population. This presentation describes how our Primary Care Network successfully implemented GaitSmart, an AI-driven gait assessment and personalised exercise programme designed specifically for older adults. By selecting a solution that is accessible, non-invasive, and patient-friendly, and by training a Care Coordinator to deliver the service, we were able to integrate advanced digital technology into routine primary care in a way that felt acceptable and supportive for patients. To date, more than 200 older patients have fully engaged with the programme. Objective gait data demonstrate measurable improvements in mobility, while patients report increased confidence, independence, and quality of life. Importantly, the service has been delivered at minimal cost using existing workforce roles, highlighting its scalability and sustainability. This talk will explore the practical lessons learned from implementing AI-driven mobility assessment in a traditionally hard-to-engage population and will demonstrate how the right technology, delivered by the right team, can transform falls prevention and frailty management in primary care.