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flag UK to launch digital NHS hospital in 2027, aiming to cut waits with 8.5M virtual appointments.

flag Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new "online hospital" initiative launching in 2027 to reduce NHS waiting times by delivering up to 8.5 million additional appointments in its first three years. flag Accessible via the NHS app, the digital service will let patients manage prescriptions, request tests, receive clinical advice, and book in-person procedures at nearby facilities, offering a choice between virtual and traditional care. flag The plan, part of broader NHS modernization efforts, aims to improve access and efficiency, building on pandemic-era digital advances. flag NHS leaders welcomed the move but stressed the need for proper funding, data security, and measures to prevent digital exclusion.

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