Primary Care: Digital Technology
Commons · Question 7615 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of digital-first systems, including SMS-based appointment booking and online triage platforms, on patient access to NHS primary care services;
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 15 Jun 2026
The NHS App provides a core national channel for patients to view, receive, and manage appointments across a range of care settings whilst ‘NHS Notify’ enables National Health Service organisations to send letters, text messages, and emails from a single ...