Healthcare & Medical Phone Systems (NHS & Private)

Cloud VoIP for GP Surgeries, Clinics, Pharmacies & Hospitals

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Built for High-Pressure Healthcare Environments

Plexatalk is designed specifically for the demands of healthcare providers — from NHS GP surgeries to private clinics and therapy practices. Our phone system helps you manage patient calls smoothly, even during peak hours, while ensuring critical cases never get missed.

  • Handle 8am surges with smart queueing and automated call-back, reducing patient abandons and improving access.
  • Urgent-path IVR menus for emergencies, prescriptions, or home visits — with priority routing so the right clinician gets the call first.
  • Role-based routing tailored for reception teams, clinicians, administrators, and triage staff, with automatic overflow to other teams or sites when needed.
  • Multi-site & PCN support including shared number plans, extension-to-extension dialling, and seamless collaboration across practices.
  • Work from anywhere — whether on a desk phone, mobile app, or browser — with secure sign-in to protect patient data.

Phone Systems for Healthcare

Phone Systems for Healthcare

Healthcare-Grade Features Out of the Box

Every Plexatalk deployment comes with the tools healthcare organisations need to improve patient access, protect sensitive data, and keep staff productive — whether you’re running an NHS practice, a private clinic, or a therapy service.

Integration hooks — Standards-based SIP platform with APIs and webhooks for custom workflows with EPR/CRM systems — flexible, without locking you into pre-built apps.

Intelligent IVR & priority routing — Configure urgent options (emergencies, prescriptions, home visits) with rules for time-of-day, weekends, and bank holidays.

Queue call-back & position updates — Reduce patient abandons by offering automated call-backs and real-time queue updates.

Secure call recording — Role-based access, retention controls, and full audit trails to meet clinical governance and compliance needs.

Call reporting & wallboards — Track missed calls, answer times, SLAs, and peak analysis to improve service and meet NHS access targets.

Whisper/Barge for training — Coach new reception or triage staff in real time without disrupting the patient’s call.

Out-of-hours & contingency rules — Automatically forward to on-call teams, play service updates, or overflow to other sites during busy periods.

Softphones & mobile apps — Use iOS, Android, or desktop apps with hot-desking support so clinicians and admin teams can work securely from anywhere.

Video & secure messaging — Enable safe internal handovers and collaboration across multi-site medical teams.

Broadcast alerts — Send a recorded or live message to staff groups during critical incidents or emergencies.

SMS reminders & notifications — Reduce DNAs (did-not-attends) with appointment reminders and prescription-ready alerts.

Accessibility options — Relay UK compatibility, TTY support, and multi-language IVR menus to ensure inclusive patient access.

Measurable Outcomes for Practices and Patients

With Plexatalk, your phone system isn’t just about answering calls — it’s about improving access, efficiency, and wellbeing across your healthcare organisation. From NHS GP surgeries to private therapy clinics, practices see measurable improvements for both staff and patients.

  • Lower wait times — Smart queueing, call-back, and intelligent routing reduce patient frustration and abandoned calls.
  • Higher first-contact resolution — Patients reach the right clinician, nurse, or admin team the first time, boosting efficiency and satisfaction.
  • Fewer no-shows — Automated SMS reminders and easy cancellation options cut down missed appointments.
  • Happier staff — Clear wallboards, live reporting, and coaching tools reduce daily “fire drills” and support smoother workflows.
  • Reduced costs — Scale lines and users as you need without the expense of on-premises PBX hardware or maintenance.

Tailored to Your Type of Healthcare Organisation

Every healthcare provider has unique challenges — Plexatalk adapts to the workflows of NHS practices, private clinics, pharmacies, and therapy services. Choose your setting below to see how our phone system supports you.

GP Surgeries & Primary Care

Handle the 8am surge with smart queueing, clinical triage paths, and PCN overflow pools. Cut DNA rates with automated SMS reminders.

Private Clinics & Hospitals (Outpatient / Day-Case)

Route calls by department, connect multiple sites with shared extensions, provide direct consultant numbers, and enable call billing for private patients.

Pharmacies

Set up a dedicated prescriptions line with automated “ready for collection” updates, plus a priority line for clinicians.

Mental Health & Therapies

Protect privacy with discreet caller ID, manage sessions via SMS reminders and cancellations, and use secure call recording designed with confidentiality in mind.

Connect Plexatalk to Your Clinical Systems

We know healthcare teams need phone systems that fit into existing workflows. Plexatalk is built on standards-based SIP with secure APIs and webhooks, so we can deliver custom integrations today — and pre-built connectors are on our roadmap (ask us about timelines).

  • EPR / EHR & practice management systems — Custom connectors for EMIS, SystmOne, Vision, and Docman.
  • Patient communications & triage — Integrations with Accurx, eConsult, and Klinik via webhook and notification flows.
  • CRM & billing (private sector) — Custom integration paths with Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, and GoCardless.

Talk to us about your workflow — we’ll scope your requirements and recommend the right integration path.

Security You Can Trust; Compliance Made Simpler

Healthcare organisations handle some of the most sensitive data — which is why Plexatalk is built with security and compliance at its core. Our platform helps NHS practices, private clinics, and therapy providers meet their governance obligations without unnecessary complexity.

  • Role-based access & MFA/SSO — Granular permissions with multi-factor authentication and Azure AD / Entra compatibility.
  • Audit logging & retention policies — Support DPIAs, clinical governance reviews, and Data Security & Protection Toolkit submissions.
  • UK/EU data residency — Options for hosting within the UK or EU, aligned with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
  • Ofcom-compliant number management — Full support for UK number allocation, portability, and emergency call handling.

Designed for Uptime During the Busiest Hours

In healthcare, phones are a lifeline — which is why Plexatalk is engineered for resilience, even during peak surges at 8am or critical incidents.

  • Dedicated voice broadband / SoGEA — Delivered with QoS-enabled routers to keep call quality clear and consistent.
  • 4G/5G & dual-path failover — Automatic backup connections and optional power protection keep lines open during outages.
  • Geo-redundant data centres — UK-hosted, with active monitoring and failover between sites for maximum resilience.
  • SLA & support — UK-based support team trained in healthcare workflows, with clear service-level agreements you can rely on.

Simple Pricing That Scales With Your Practice

Plexatalk is built to be cost-effective and predictable, whether you’re running a single-site GP surgery, a therapy clinic, or a multi-site healthcare organisation.

  • Per-user licensing with pooled minutes, so you only pay for what you need.
  • Optional add-ons like secure call recording, advanced analytics, and SMS reminders.
  • Flexible models for NHS organisations, charities, and multi-site practices.
  • Contract support — Stuck in a contract? We’ll review your options and plan a phased migration that avoids service disruption.

👉 Get a bespoke quote tailored to your organisation’s size, structure, and patient needs.

Zero-Drama Migration from Legacy Systems

Switching phone systems in a healthcare setting doesn’t have to be disruptive. Plexatalk provides a clear migration playbook designed to keep your practice running smoothly throughout the transition.

  • Structured rollout — Discovery and call-flow audit → number porting → pilot testing → go-live with full hypercare support.
  • Staff confidence — Live wallboards set up from day one, plus tailored training packs for reception, clinical, and admin teams.
  • Parallel run option — Run old and new systems side by side during peak hours to ensure complete confidence before switching fully.

“Plexatalk has made our out-of-hours system much safer and easier to manage. Urgent calls are routed straight to the on-call clinician, and we can update patients quickly with recorded messages when needed.”
— Practice Manager, NHS GP Surgery

Phone Systems for Healthcare – FAQs

Will phones work if our internet goes down?

Yes. With 4G/5G or dual-path failover, calls can automatically reroute. Staff mobiles can take over, and out-of-hours rules can auto-switch to maintain service.

Can you integrate with EMIS, SystmOne, or Vision?

We provide custom integrations today via secure APIs and webhooks. Pre-built connectors are on our roadmap — ask us about timelines.

Can patients get a call-back instead of waiting in a queue?

Yes. Queue call-back holds their place and rings them when they reach the front, reducing patient frustration and call abandons.

How secure are call recordings?

All recordings are encrypted in transit. Access is controlled by role, with audit trails and retention policies to support compliance.

Do you support multi-site PCNs and shared call handling?

Yes. Practices can share queues, use overflow rules, and dial extensions seamlessly across sites within a PCN.

Can clinicians work from home securely?

Yes. Our softphone and mobile apps support MFA and policy controls, while preserving the same call flows and recording rules used in-practice.

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