AI-Powered Scheduling Co-pilot

The NHS faces a critical challenge: cancer treatment demand is rising, and the oncology workforce cannot fully meet demand for time-critical care — yet up to 30% of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) capacity is wasted daily due to fragmented scheduling and operational constraints.
 

Care Compass is a real-time, AI-powered scheduling co-pilot designed to fix this.

Developed by oncology, AI, and health systems leaders, Care Compass enables:

• Optimised patient-to-slot matching across multiple NHS sites
• Proactive reallocation of cancelled appointments
• Improved equity through patient choice and transparency
• Better use of staff and infrastructure without increasing workforce

This is not another scheduling tool — it’s a system optimisation engine built for complex cancer pathways.

• Operational Efficiency: Reduce SACT slot underuse by up to two-thirds
• Patient Outcomes: Accelerate access to time-critical treatment
• Scalability: Works across tumour types, geographies, and care models
• Strategic Alignment: Delivers on cross-sector commitments to support NHS 

   capacity challenges and improve care through innovation.

We’ve validated Care Compass using synthetic data in a virtual SACT unit. We’re now moving into real-world testing at NHS sites to generate evidence, drive adoption, and shape national best practice.

Care Compass aligns with national efforts to enhance cancer pathways, reduce health inequalities, and scale AI innovation responsibly.
 

We are seeking:
• Pilot NHS sites for clinical data testing
• Innovation leads and ICS partners for implementation pathways
• Collaborators and funders to support impact at scale 

Every patient with a confirmed cancer diagnosis deserves timely access to life-saving treatment.

Together, we can ensure every available treatment slot counts — and no patient waits longer than necessary for time-critical care.