The Patients Association responds to announced NHS Online hospital plan

Published 30th September

Commenting on the announced NHS Online hospital plan, Rachel Power, Chief Executive of the Patients Association said:

“NHS Online is a promising step towards enhancing accessible care and shorter waits for digitally confident patients. This model has real potential to cut waiting times and connect patients with expert care more quickly.

“We're pleased to see patient partnership built into the programme and it will be vital that patients shape the design and delivery of this online hospital. While this initiative will take time to implement properly, it represents an important investment in the NHS's future capacity alongside high-quality, in-person care.”

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