08/05/2026
Friday 8 May 2026 marks a significant milestone for the Western Trust, as it celebrates one year since the successful Go-Live of encompass, the new digital patient record system.
The Western Trust and Southern Trust went live simultaneously on 8 May 2025, completing the digital transformation of health and social care records across all Trusts in Northern Ireland.
Reflecting on the first year of encompass, Teresa Molloy, Director of Planning, Performance and Corporate Services and Senior Responsible Officer for encompass said:
“The 8th of May 2025 marked the beginning of our encompass journey, and we are incredibly proud of our staff who have embraced this major change over the past year.
“The transition to digital patient records has significantly enhanced our delivery of care, enabling improved safety and more efficient access to information for both patients and staff. The advantages were evident from the outset.
Teresa continued:
“Reflecting on our progress, the accomplishments achieved through collective effort are notable. encompass has been an ongoing process, and the scope and importance of the work undertaken to reach this stage should not be underestimated.”
Fiona Mullan, Western Trust’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Information Officer for encompass added:
“From a clinical and operational perspective, encompass has made a real difference to how teams work together across services. Having timely, accurate information available in one place supports better decision making, improves continuity of care and enhances the overall experience for patients and staff alike.
“This first year has been about embedding the system and learning together, and we will continue to build on this strong foundation as we further realise the benefits of digital working.”