Case Study

Transforming SAR Management with AMS

When UHDB needed a modern replacement for its outgoing SAR Management system, they approached AMS to help deliver secure, digital solution that streamlined workflows, reduced breaches, and improved cross‑department collaboration. The AMS Request Management Portal now underpins the Trust’s entire SAR process – from request capture to secure file transfer – ensuring compliance, efficiency, and full auditability.

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Outcome

90% reduction

in time-scale breaches

Real-time reporting

that gives managers full visibility

Improved performance

with staff meeting monthly targets

Secure radiology SAR process

eliminating lost media and password issues

Business-wide adoption

enablling teams to collaborate through one secure portal

Faster SAR processing

that's also more secure and cost-effective

Support every step of the way

"Chris Buller, our AMS account manager supported us throughout the transition helping us to fully utilise the portal; and any issues we experienced were quickly resolved by the AMS Team."

SAR Service Coordinator, UHDB

The Challenge

The Trust faced several operational and compliance risks:

  • Their existing SAR management and recording system was being withdrawn.

  • No real‑time visibility of SAR breaches without extensive manual processes.

  • Radiology requests relied on burning images to discs – a slow, unsecure, outdated process.

  • Manual handovers between departments and missing media created delays and frustration.

These issues made it difficult to meet statutory deadlines and maintain Information Governance standards.

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The Solution

UHDB chose to consult with AMS and implement the AMS Request Management Portal to digitise and streamline its SAR process. The portal brings everything into one place – request capture, communication, collaboration, and secure file transfer – supported by a full audit trail, built‑in reporting and hands-on support from AMS.

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Key Results

Real‑time reporting and automated workflows helped the Trust dramatically reduce delays and stay compliant.

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Conclusion

The AMS Request Management Portal provides UHDB with a secure, digital solution for managing Subject Access Requests. By replacing manual processes and outdated technology, the portal reduces SAR breaches, improves compliance, enhances reporting, and streamlines communication across departments.