Watch a live demonstration of EBO’s Intelligent Patient Portal. Developed with patients, for patients, EBO’s portal uses Conversational AI and behavioural science to automate key interactions across the patient journey, freeing up clinical and administrative time, while improving patient access and reducing DNAs.

Discover the portal’s different functionalities, including a spotlight on its powerful automated forms and assessments solution.
Hear directly from NHS leaders and AI digital experts from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and EBO, as they discuss how digital interactions are evolving and how Artificial Intelligence and behavioural science are shaping the way forward for this technology., as they discuss how new technology is helping to create more empathetic, accessible, and effective digital experiences for mental health service users.
What’s on the agenda?
Get the chance to hear from NHS leaders and AI experts, ask questions and discuss key topics:
- Find out how AI is reshaping patient portals to provide more personalised, responsive, and predictive mental health support.
- Discuss the unique digital needs of mental health service users and how we can design with empathy and inclusivity in mind.
- Explore the role of behavioural science in creating meaningful, effective digital experiences that foster trust, engagement, and wellbeing
- Discover the power of seamless integration – how EBO’s patient portal is fully compatible with any EPR system, making it ready for easy deployment across your Trust.
Event details:
🗓️ 19th August, 2025
📍 Microsoft Teams (link will be sent upon registration)
🕐 12pm – 1pm (GMT+1)
Meet the Speakers
- Simon Hepworth, Head of Customer Success, EBO
With a proven track record in digital transformation, Simon led the national rollout of NHS England’s Digital Waiting List Validation programme and served as Regional Lead for the Mobile First “Patient Engagement Portals” initiative across North East and Yorkshire. His experience brings valuable insight and depth to the roundtable discussion.
- Richard Samuel, Director of Healthcare Strategy, EBO
Former NHSE Director and NHS Chief Executive, Richard has been at the forefront of patient portal development since their inception—leading the original rollout across NHS acute settings. Now serving as EBO’s Director of Healthcare, he continues to shape the future of digital health, driving the conversation on AI-powered patient portals. - Bharati Aggarwal, EHR Senior Project Manager, IM&T Department
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - John Deguara, Chief Operations Officer, EBO
As a leader in organisational dynamics and project management, John ensures that every initiative at EBO stays focused on delivering tangible benefits. In his role as CTO, he provides strategic direction, drives critical thinking and decision-making, and fosters clear, cohesive communication across teams.
EBO & Access Rio Partnership
EBO’s long-standing partnership with The Access Group (TAG) is one of our earliest and most established in the healthcare space. Together, we’ve supported 12 NHS Trusts across the UK in deploying EBO’s Virtual Assistant under the name Rio VA. Learn more about the partnership here!
Find more details and how to register for the virtual event here!