NHS 'online hospital' to launch in 2027

The digital tool will aim to get patients seen faster, as they can access clinicians across the country screen-to-screen, rather than waiting on local capacity, according to NHS England. Referrals, scans and specialist treatment will still lead to physical interaction at community diagnostic centres. NHS England launched its 10-year health plan for the nation earlier this year, with moving from "analogue to digital" a core focus moving forward. The NHS App and other digital services also featured prominently in the plan. It detailed that patients would be given control over their o...