AI Streamlines Neurodevelopmental Assessments in NHS Pilot
Long waiting lists and heavy administrative workloads slow autism and ADHD services across the NHS. A recent pilot by Your Healthcare CIC tested Magic Notes (by Beam), an AI note-taking tool designed to record clinical conversations, draft structured assessment notes and populate templates in real time. The result was a clear reduction in paperwork and faster access to reports for patients and teams.
Quantifiable Impact: Efficiency and Quality Gains
Significant Time Savings
Clinicians using Magic Notes cut the time spent writing assessment reports by 63%. That reduction freed clinician hours previously spent on documentation, allowing teams to reallocate time to direct clinical care and to increase throughput without extending clinic hours.
Improved Documentation
Recorded outcomes show a 62% improvement in record quality and detail. The AI-assisted notes provided clearer chronological histories, more consistent use of diagnostic criteria and better structured recommendations, reducing the need for post-clinic edits.
Transforming Clinician & Patient Experience
Better Conversations
Clinicians reported a 44% improvement in the perceived quality of patient-clinician conversations. With less focus on typing, clinicians maintained eye contact, followed up on patient cues and captured richer contextual information during assessment sessions.
Boosting Staff Well-being
Staff feedback was positive: 86% of clinicians continued to use the tool after the pilot. Reduced after-hours documentation and faster report completion contributed to improved work-life balance and lower administrative stress.
A Model for AI in Healthcare Efficiency
This trial provides a concise, data-driven case study for adopting AI note-taking across health services. By cutting documentation time, improving record quality and supporting better clinical interactions, the approach offers a practical pathway to reduce administrative burden in neurodevelopmental services and beyond. For decision-makers and service leads, the pilot with Your Healthcare CIC and Magic Notes (by Beam) is a replicable model for delivering both operational gains and more human-centered care.
