UK Health Secretary announces breast cancer screening pilot bypassing GPs via NHS app in Somerset.

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced a pilot scheme allowing women with concerning breast lumps to directly book appointments with specialists via the NHS app, bypassing GPs. This initiative, starting in Somerset next month, aims to expedite cancer diagnoses and free up GP time. If successful, it could expand nationwide. Additionally, plans to reduce GP paperwork were revealed to enhance patient care amid ongoing healthcare reforms.