AI Access Layer for Healthcare

The intelligent access layer for modern healthcare

Rafana helps healthcare providers guide patients to the right care pathway first time — reducing avoidable demand and activating community care at scale.

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A patient using Rafana with support from a clinician
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How it works

Understand. Assess. Route.

Rafana helps patients reach the right care, first time — capturing what matters at the first point of contact and turning it into a clear next step.

1

Understand

Captures symptoms, intent and patient context through voice or text.

2

Assess

Evaluates urgency, risk and pathway suitability against trusted clinical sources.

3

Route

Directs patients to the most appropriate care setting and availability.

4

Handover

Creates structured summaries ready for provider workflows and referrals.

The product

Natural conversations. Structured clinical outputs.

Voice or text interaction

Patients speak naturally — in regional accents and preferred languages — instead of completing forms.

Literacy-adaptive guidance

Communication adjusts to every literacy level, meeting NHS accessibility and WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Real-time pathway routing

Matches patients to local services and live availability in their area.

Structured clinician summaries

Ready for handover, referrals and integration with existing systems.

The Rafana patient journey across four screens
You ask → Rafana understands → Pathway selected → Action triggered
Community care

Activating community care at scale

Rafana identifies eligible conditions, matches patients to the right services and drives utilisation of community-based care.

Routing a patient to the nearest available pharmacy
A pharmacist supporting a patient

Pharmacy First

Route eligible patients directly into pharmacy services and free up clinical capacity.

GP Access

Reduce avoidable appointments and administrative burden across the practice.

Health Systems

Improve utilisation across local care networks and community services.

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Beta Programme

Help shape the future of healthcare access

We're working with patients, pharmacies and healthcare professionals to build a more accessible healthcare experience. Join the Rafana Beta Programme and help shape the future of healthcare navigation.

Register for Beta Access

Early Access

Experience new features before public release.

Shape the Platform

Provide feedback directly to the Rafana team.

Support Healthcare Innovation

Help create more accessible healthcare pathways for everyone.

ROI & commercial value

Built for healthcare providers

Rafana delivers measurable operational and financial impact across healthcare systems. Figures below reflect platform design and live deployment targets.

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Projected
7–12×
Operational ROI
From demand reduction and efficiency.
Target
~30%
Fewer avoidable visits
Misdirected visits routed correctly.
Target
25–40%
Less admin burden
Freeing clinician time and capacity.
Target
~25%
Clearer for patients
Better understanding of next steps.

Who pays

Pharmacy Groups
GP Practices & PCNs
ICSs / Health Systems
Digital Providers

Outcomes

  • Reduce avoidable GP demand
  • Improve pathway utilisation
  • Faster access to care
  • Lower overall system costs
Trust, safety & privacy

Safety isn't a feature. It's the foundation.

Rafana is built on NHS-aligned clinical governance, verified against trusted UK sources, and designed for accessibility from the ground up.

Clinically Governed

Developed using NHS-aligned clinical safety frameworks and governance.

Explainable AI

Transparent routing decisions grounded in NHS, NICE and BNF sources.

Secure by Design

GDPR-first infrastructure with UK data residency and secure architecture.

Accessibility First

Built around health literacy, accessibility and inclusion for everyone.

Your privacy is our priority

We collect only the information needed to support safe navigation and care routing. Personal information is handled securely and never sold to third parties.

Learn More
NHS-aligned governanceWCAG 2.2 AAUK data residencyNICE & BNF verifiedMulti-agent verification
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rafana?
Rafana is an AI-powered healthcare access platform that helps patients understand symptoms, navigate healthcare services and reach the most appropriate care pathway first time — combining intelligent assessment, health literacy support and care navigation.
Does Rafana integrate with existing systems?
Yes. Rafana is designed to integrate with existing healthcare workflows, scheduling systems, provider platforms and electronic health record environments.
Who is Rafana designed for?
Pharmacy groups, GP practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), healthcare providers and digital health platforms seeking to improve patient access and service utilisation.
Is Rafana clinically governed?
Yes. Clinical safety and governance are foundational. The platform is being developed using NHS-aligned clinical safety principles and governance frameworks, with responses verified against trusted UK sources.
Is Rafana a diagnostic tool?
No. Rafana does not diagnose medical conditions. It helps patients understand their options, identify appropriate care pathways and access the right healthcare service based on their symptoms and circumstances.
How does Rafana support health literacy?
Health literacy is central to Rafana's design. The platform adapts communication to different levels of understanding, translating complex healthcare terminology into clear, accessible language.
How does Rafana improve healthcare access?
Rafana reduces friction at the first point of contact. Patients can speak or type naturally, receive guidance in accessible language, and be directed to the most appropriate service — helping them access the right care faster.
Does Rafana support accessibility requirements?
Yes. Rafana is designed to be accessible and inclusive. Patients can interact through voice or text, reducing barriers associated with traditional forms and digital healthcare services.
How does Rafana improve ROI?
Rafana helps providers reduce avoidable demand, improve utilisation of community-based services and reduce administrative burden — improving efficiency while lowering overall system costs.
How is patient data protected?
Patient privacy and security are fundamental. Personal information is processed securely, protected using industry-standard safeguards, and handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
What healthcare pathways does Rafana support?
A range of pathways including Pharmacy First, GP services, community care, urgent care, self-care guidance and specialist referral pathways.
Why is Rafana different from symptom checkers?
Traditional symptom checkers focus on providing information. Rafana focuses on helping patients take action — combining assessment, health literacy support, service awareness and care routing to move patients from uncertainty to a clear next step.

The future of healthcare access is intelligent

Let Rafana help you put the right care in reach.

For Healthcare Providers

See how Rafana can improve patient access, reduce avoidable demand and activate community care pathways.

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For Patients & Early Supporters

Help shape the future of healthcare navigation and be among the first to experience Rafana.

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