Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering new ways to improve patient outcomes, streamline services, and support clinical decision-making. But with innovation comes responsibility — and a need for clarity, governance, and trust.

MIAA's Business Intelligence Team have created a series of practical, easy-to-read leaflets designed to help NHS staff and stakeholders understand the opportunities and challenges of AI in healthcare.

Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your knowledge, these resources offer a grounded introduction tailored to the NHS.

What you'll find here:

• Download: AI Basics - Your first steps

  This introductory leaflet offers a clear, NHS-focused overview of Artificial Intelligence including real use cases like diagnostics and virtual assistants. It covers trust, bias, and accountability in AI systems and includes practical tools: glossary, impact assessment template, and governance checklist.

• Download: Simple AI  - Risks and Bias
  Explains how bias can arise in AI systems used in the NHS, why it matters for patient safety and fairness, and outlines practical steps to identify, manage, and reduce bias to build trustworthy, equitable healthcare tools

• Download: A Practical Guide to AI Governance and Accountability
  A practical guide that explains how the NHS can safely and responsibly manage AI by setting clear rules, ensuring oversight, protecting patient data, and promoting fairness and accountability.

• Download: Simple AI and Data Quality
  Explains why high-quality data is essential for safe, fair, and effective use of AI in the NHS, offering practical guidance on assessing, managing, and improving data to support trustworthy AI tools in your organisation.

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Need help or want to talk AI?

MIAA is here to support your next move. Whether you're planning an AI project, need advice on governance, or want help interpreting these resources, get in touch:

📧 Email: miaa.admin@miaa.nhs.uk
📞 Phone: 0151 285 4500