Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - Case Study

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About the Client

Overview

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services across multiple regions, including Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Glossop, and Trafford.

The Trust supports individuals with a wide range of conditions, from serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to more common conditions including depression, anxiety, and dementia.

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Requirement

The Trust’s IT department required support in delivering tailored IT solutions across multiple departments, each with its own specific needs.

Key objectives included:

  • Providing flexible, multi-functional devices
  • Supporting department-specific applications and workflows
  • Ensuring secure and efficient device configuration and deployment
  • Delivering a solution that could integrate seamlessly into existing systems

Solution

Akhter delivered a fully customised hardware and deployment solution.

Device deployment

  • 1000 × Toshiba Ultrabook Z10T 2-in-1 devices
  • Integrated PC security card readers and docking stations
  • Devices can function as both laptops and detachable tablets

Device capabilities

  • Full HD touchscreen display (1920 × 1080)
  • Supports Windows touch navigation
  • Strong connectivity options:
  • USB 2.0 & 3.0
  • HDMI
  • VGA
  • Ethernet
  • SD card

Custom configuration and deployment

  • Built using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
  • Creation of custom device images and application packages
  • Tailored configurations for each department’s requirements
  • Collaboration between Akhter, Toshiba, and the Trust’s IT team
  • Extensive testing to ensure reliability and compatibility
Two female healthcare workers in blue uniforms smiling and engaging in conversation.

Result

The solution delivered a flexible and efficient working environment across the Trust:

  • Versatile devices that adapt to different working styles
  • Seamless deployment with minimal disruption
  • Department-specific functionality through customised configurations
  • Improved mobility and productivity for staff

Early collaboration and thorough testing ensured a smooth rollout and long-term success of the solution.

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