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NHS Launches Online Hospital Service to Boost Access by 2027

1/6/2026

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The National Health Service (NHS) will launch an online hospital service in England in 2027.
The service will use the NHS App for consultations.
The plan targets menopause, prostate issues, and eye health, and aims for 8.5 million virtual appointments over three years, amid ongoing resident doctors' strikes.
Prime Minister announced the plan in September 2025 to reduce waiting times and improve access to specialists.

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The National Health Service (NHS) will launch an online hospital service in England in 2027.
The service will use the NHS App for consultations.
The plan targets menopause, prostate issues, and eye health, and aims for 8.5 million virtual appointments over three years, amid ongoing resident doctors' strikes.
Prime Minister announced the plan in September 2025 to reduce waiting times and improve access to specialists.