Health Services: Digital Technology
Lords · Question HL13900 · Tabled 26 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bird
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of digital exclusion on access to healthcare services, including booking appointments and accessing remote consultations.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 30 Jan 2026
National Health Service organisations must ensure that all patients have equitable access to care, and that decisions or policies do not unfairly disadvantage people or lead to an increase in inequalities. All NHS organisations are legally obliged to not ...