The UK government will launch an NHS online hospital service in England by 2027 to reduce waiting times.
It will offer virtual consultations, assessments, and follow-ups through the NHS app.
The service targets conditions like eye, digestive, and gynaecological issues that often don’t need inpatient care.
Pilots at hospitals like Southampton and Moorfields showed significant reductions in waiting times.
Challenges include ensuring patient safety, digital access, and sourcing staff without impacting other NHS services.
Officials say this will modernise care and free up face-to-face capacity for those who need it most. Read More