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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

Patients told to test at home to free up NHS hospital appointments

Patients across England are set to gain direct access to specialist care via the NHS App, as dozens of new pilot schemes aim to streamline healthcare and ease pressure on hospitals.

This initiative, encompassing 45 pilots across 37 trusts, is projected by the government to free up 500,000 hospital appointments annually once fully implemented.

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