TABLE OF CONTENTS


Introduction

Ardens Manager includes a feature that allows users to visualise patient data geographically using interactive maps. This enhancement transforms traditional data views into dynamic, location-based insights, helping practices, PCNs, and ICBs better understand and respond to the needs of their populations.

 


Why Visualising Data Matters

Seeing patient data on a map provides immediate clarity and context that spreadsheets often lack. Here is how the Maps feature can support your organisation:
  • Spot Health Inequalities: helps identify areas with higher disease prevalence or lower service uptake, enabling targeted outreach and support.
  • Plan Services Strategically: uses location-based insights to inform decisions about resource allocation, staffing, and service delivery.
  • Support Integrated Care: facilitates collaboration across practices and systems by highlighting shared challenges and opportunities.
  • Monitor and Evaluate Interventions: tracks changes over time in specific areas to assess the impact of health initiatives.
  • Enhance Reporting and Engagement: creates compelling visuals for reports and presentations that resonate with stakeholders and decision-makers.


Accessing Maps

  1. Log into Ardens Manager.
  2. Navigate to the required dashboard.
  3. Locate the appropriate report and click View to open the single report screen. 
  4. Click on the Map tab.

 


  1. Changing map view: Use the drop-down menu in the top-right corner to toggle between Organisation Postcode (default) and Patient LSOA.
  2. Zoom: Use the + / – icons or your mouse scroll wheel.
  3. Move the map: Place your cursor over the map (hand icon will appear), click and drag.
  4. Colour coding: Pins or LSOA areas are shaded as a heat map - darker colours = higher patient density.



Map Views

Organisation Postcode

This view displays a pin marking the location of each organisation, as well as any neighbouring organisations that form part of a data sharing agreement. Each pin will include the total number of patients. Hover over the pin to view details.

 


Patient LSOA

LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area) is a UK geographic unit used to report small area statistics, it typically covers 1000 - 3000 people. Each patient has an LSOA code linked to their registered address. 


Organisations can use the colour-coded heat map to identify the highest density. Hover over the map for additional details. 


 

Organisations can apply a filter to further narrow down by patient demographics, risk, conditions and more.

 


Additional Learning

To enhance your experience, we recommend enrolling on the Getting Started with Ardens Manager guide on Ardens Academy to ensure you are maximising full use of the platform.
 

 

If you require any further assistance on the process above, please contact the Ardens Manager Support Team on: support-manager@ardens.org.uk