Cohort 26 - NHS Lothian Trial AI Digital Back Pain Clinic To Help Extend Patient Choice In UK First - Samantha Smith-Garrett

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NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

A large-scale pilot of an AI-operated low back pain clinic to deliver personalised healthcare at scale. Testing the first autonomous pathway for managing back pain and sciatica in the UK, facilitated by Flok Health's CE-marked Class IIa medical device software. Patients have immediate access to interactive video appointments via a smartphone app, which includes comprehensive triage and assessment, followed by multimodal digital treatment involving exercise prescription, behavioural change coaching, education, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Published: 13/03/2026

Publisher: NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

Type: Document

Audience: General audience