AI for UK Public Services

Reduce backlogs, cut costs, and improve citizen experience without replacing your current systems
Deliver faster, safer, and more accessible services for citizens with proven AI solutions for government
Reduce backlogs, cut costs, and improve citizen experience without replacing your current systems

The challenge

Waiting lists are growing, straining councils and frontline teams. Residents wait longer, and chasing updates wastes valuable time

  • Legacy IT systems that are hard to integrate with
  • Rising demand and limited budgets
  • Strict requirements for security and accountability

Our approach

Tovie AI provides AI agents that connect with existing systems.

These AI-powered government solutions handle routine cases at scale, giving staff more time for complex, urgent, and human-centred work

Real impact

  • Up to 40% lower costs for citizen reminders
  • 25% less admin workload in councils using AI debt automation
  • Over 70% successful data collection in waiting list calls

Where AI helps today

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  • Waiting list management

    Waiting list management

    Voice AI agents for waiting list prioritisation

    • Call residents on therapy waiting lists
    • Collect updates in over 70% of calls
    • Flag urgent cases for faster response
    See how it works
  • Council tax & debt automation

    Council tax & debt automation

    Automated council tax and debt reminders

    • Send voice and text reminders to residents
    • Cut follow-up costs by up to 40%
    • Reduce admin workload by 25%
    • Ensure consistent and fair communication
  • Care assessments

    Care assessments

    24/7 support for carers

    • Provide 24/7 empathetic support for unpaid carers
    • Speed up care assessments
    • Connect people to the right local resources
    Support carers 24/7
  • Citizen engagement

    Citizen engagement

    Always-on chatbots for community engagement

    • Answer community questions
    • Collect resident feedback and insights
    • Keep citizens informed during emergencies
  • Voice bots

    Voice bots

    AI voice bots for FAQs and service requests

    • Handle general enquiries and service requests round-the-clock
    • Reduce wait times by up to 55%
    • Improve citizen satisfaction and accessibility
  • Document search or AI search

    Document search or AI search

    Intelligent document search for government

    • Use generative AI to navigate policies, applications, and manuals
    • Reduce manual review time
    • Speed up case resolution and staff productivity
    Find documents faster

Waiting list management

Voice AI agents for waiting list prioritisation

  • Call residents on therapy waiting lists
  • Collect updates in over 70% of calls
  • Flag urgent cases for faster response
See how it works

Council tax & debt automation

Automated council tax and debt reminders

  • Send voice and text reminders to residents
  • Cut follow-up costs by up to 40%
  • Reduce admin workload by 25%
  • Ensure consistent and fair communication

Care assessments

24/7 support for carers

  • Provide 24/7 empathetic support for unpaid carers
  • Speed up care assessments
  • Connect people to the right local resources
Support carers 24/7

Citizen engagement

Always-on chatbots for community engagement

  • Answer community questions
  • Collect resident feedback and insights
  • Keep citizens informed during emergencies

Voice bots

AI voice bots for FAQs and service requests

  • Handle general enquiries and service requests round-the-clock
  • Reduce wait times by up to 55%
  • Improve citizen satisfaction and accessibility

Document search or AI search

Intelligent document search for government

  • Use generative AI to navigate policies, applications, and manuals
  • Reduce manual review time
  • Speed up case resolution and staff productivity
Find documents faster

Richmond & Wandsworth: AI in action for adult social care

This project shows how AI can free up frontline teams while ensuring citizens get timely support

Solution

The Adult Social Care team of Richmond & Wandsworth councils worked with Tovie AI to manage therapy waiting lists and care technology check-ins

Results

  • 74% of calls gathered the needed information
  • 44 staff days saved each month
  • Urgent cases identified and prioritised
  • Hundreds of calls handled by AI in under 30 minutes
  • Calls previously took staff 20 minutes each

Helping councils with the UK telecare digital switchover

We support councils in managing the 2026 telecare digital switchover by automating citizen outreach at scale.
Our outbound voice AI conducts large-scale outreach, confirms ongoing telecare needs, and coordinates replacement appointments, ensuring compliance while reducing demand on council resources
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Supported integrations

Our AI agents connect seamlessly with the existing systems used across councils and public services. They automate routine tasks, confirm resident needs, schedule appointments, and send reminders, allowing your teams to focus on the cases that truly matter

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Tovie AI seamlessly connects to any CRM, communication channel or knowledge base

Find more AI use cases for the public sector in our use case library

Discover industry stats and key steps to adopt AI securely

700,000

hours a year AI could save in administrative work for GPs and teachers
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10%

the UK’s GDP growth in 2030 from the development and adoption of AI
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90%

of large companies in the UK use or plan AI adoption
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230

the number of identified AI use cases in public services
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The benefits of AI in local government services

For citizens

  • 24/7 access to public services
  • Freedom to choose preferred communication channels including telephone, website, or live chat
  • Instant, relevant responses to queries without additional web research
  • Convenient appointment booking
  • Option to switch to human agents if required

For local government teams

  • Cost and time reduction via automation
  • Higher deflection rate and streamlined processes
  • Automation of high-volume queries and routine tasks
  • Reduced employee workload, leading to enhanced efficiency
  • Rapid responses based on organisation-specific data
  • Detailed analytics of request categories, operating hours, and call transfers to human agents
  • Automation of internal processes such as HR policies and vacancy queries

Not sure where to begin?

Start with a small pilot, measure the outcomes, and expand step by step

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FAQs

How does Tovie AI support councils during the Telecare Digital Switchover?
Tovie AI enables councils to manage the 2026 Telecare Digital Switchover efficiently and at scale. Our voice AI agents conduct outbound calls to all affected residents, explain the reason for the switchover, and confirm whether telecare services are still required. For those who still need support, the system schedules replacement appointments in collaboration with telecom providers such as BT and Virgin.
This automated approach significantly reduces the administrative burden on council teams, ensures that statutory responsibilities are met, and accelerates resident engagement, helping protect vulnerable citizens while making the transition as smooth as possible.
Can AI integrate with our existing systems?

Our government AI and speech solutions are designed to integrate with your existing systems smoothly. Depending on your current infrastructure and systems, it is achieved through APIs or other integration methods. Our technical team works closely with your organisation throughout the integration process to ensure seamless functionality and minimal disruption to your services. Tovie AI integrates with the core platforms used in UK councils.

Can we customise the AI solution for our specific needs?

Absolutely! Our digital government solutions are highly customisable and can be tailored to meet your specific needs and requirements. It includes custom workflows, branding, and fine-tuning the AI to understand better and respond to your services’ unique demands. We collaborate with you to understand your goals and challenges and adapt our solution accordingly to ensure it maximises your organisation’s benefit. 

What Is digital government?
Digital government in the UK refers to using modern digital technologies — including AI in government — to improve public services and streamline operations. By digitising records, automating workflows, and enhancing engagement with citizens, AI in UK government helps deliver faster, more personalised, and cost-effective services.
The goal of digital transformation is to make government services user-friendly, efficient, and transparent. Citizens can securely access a wide range of online public services — from permits and council tax to healthcare — all in one place.
The UK government is working to move more than 90 processes and forms online, using digital tools and AI in government solutions to make it easier for people to complete transactions, get answers quickly, and reduce waiting times.
What are digital government services?

In the United Kingdom, digital government services encompass a range of online public offerings easily accessible to citizens through digital platforms.

 

These services can include:

  1. Online tax filing and payments through HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) digital service.
  2. Digital health services such as booking appointments online, accessing health records, or renewing prescriptions.
  3. Online applications for benefits or permits.
  4. Access to digital education services and resources.
  5. Digital registration services like registering to vote or changing your address.
  6. Online reporting services for various issues such as environmental hazards or crime.

 

These digital public services aim to make interaction with the government more efficient, cost-effective, and convenient for citizens, allowing them to access services anytime and from anywhere.

What are the benefits of digital transformation in local government?

The benefits of e-government are numerous. Digital transformation increases service efficiency and cuts expenses through automation while enriching citizen engagement by offering convenient services 24/7. The data derived from digital platforms informs strategic decision-making, elevates service delivery, and contributes to environmental sustainability by curtailing paper usage and unnecessary travel. Essentially, it’s a win-win for the government and its constituents. 

How is AI used in government organisations?

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly finding its place within local governments in the United Kingdom, where it can be used in automating tasks, supporting frontline workers, and elevating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.

 

Some noteworthy applications of AI in local government include: 1. Enhanced service delivery with AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants 2. Data analysis. AI is harnessed to analyse extensive datasets, uncover trends, make predictions, and offer invaluable insights for policy formulation 3. Task automation to curtail operational expenses and boost overall efficiency 4. Cybersecurity, as AI can help detect and prevent cyber threats 5. Personalisation of services meet the unique needs and preferences of citizens

 

For more comprehensive information on how local government implements the National AI Strategy, you can consult the brief published by the Local Government Association, which provides in-depth insights into the subject matter.

What are the advantages of chatbots for government services?

Local government chatbots and voice assistants engage in dialogues with users on digital platforms, furnishing prompt automated answers to their inquiries. These chatbots can be integrated into government websites, social media pages, or mobile apps.

 

A government chatbot can answer a wide range of citizen queries, provide information about public services, guide users through complex processes, and direct them to relevant resources or human support when needed.

 

These chatbots significantly enhance the responsiveness and accessibility of government services, offering support 24/7, reducing the workload on human staff, and streamlining communications. They are valuable tools for digital transformation in governmental entities, aiding in areas like resident engagement, service delivery, and information dissemination.

Is it possible to get a consultation on how to initiate digital transformation in a public organisation?

Yes, we offer digital transformation consulting services. Our consulting services aim to empower you with a comprehensive understanding of the advantages of Generative AI tools to your operations.

 

Our technical team will collaborate with you to pinpoint the areas where disruptive technology can bring maximum value. We oversee and guide the seamless integration of AI tools throughout your organisation. We ensure you acquire the skills to proficiently manage this technology and embrace novel, more efficient approaches to your work.

 

As a result, you will acquire an AI digital transformation strategy and a set of tools that can significantly augment your organisation’s performance, all within your team.

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