Written questions

NHS: Artificial Intelligence

2026-07-06 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL1779 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the safeguards required for the use of artificial intelligence to triage patients through the NHS app.

Answer

The Government is committed to safeguarding patients as part of the shift from analogue to digital National Health Services, as set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates artificial intelligence (...