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- Cambrian News
Concern over waiting time policies for Powys patients
The cost cutting measure by Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) came into force on 1 July and means that some residents in parts of Powys will face longer waiting times for planned care at English hospitals such as the Royal Shrewsbury or Hereford County hospitals..
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3 days ago
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John Swinney branded 'analogue politician' by Wes Streeting in NHS app row
It comes as England is expanding its NHS app before Scotland has even managed to get its version off the ground. John Swinney has been branded an "analogue politician" by Wes Streeting in a row over Scotland's "secondrate" NHS app, according to reports. It comes as England is expanding its NHS app before Scotland has even managed to get its version off the ground. Labour Health Secretary Streeting told The Times: "The UK Labour government is embracing technology to deliver a better NHS for patients and their families, giving them more control and transparency over their treatment. "In John Swinney the SNP have an analogue politician in a digital age and patients in Scotland are missing out. "The SNP have record funding and complete control of the NHS in Scotland. "There are no excuses for [not having an app in place] and it just shows why Scotland can't afford a third decade of the SNP. The UK Government announced proposals to improve England and Wales' NHS app last week - saying it would give patients a "doctor in your pocket". Scotland's version will only go on a limited trial earlier this year, with a full rollout not expected for till 2030. England's app came out six years ago and the plans will be implemented by 2028. Streeting's comments make him the first senior government minister to have a go at Scotland's NHS. Patients can order prescriptions as well as book GP appointments and manage hospital appointments on the English app. Last week Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the update means it will "become, as technology develops, like having a doctor in your pocket, providing you with 24-hour advice, seven days a week". The 2028 version is expected to allow people to book hospital appointments, interact with specialists and visit an AI doctor. The Scottish government said: "The NHS England App was developed to support England's NHS Trusts and is configured specifically to their IT infrastructure. We have already engaged extensively with NHS England and other health systems to explore how we can take learning from other approaches in developing our service. "Scotland's planned online app is for both health and social care and we will launch it in Lanarkshire by the end of 2025. National rollout will commence through 2026."
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Scotsman
John Swinney branded an 'analogue politician' by UK Labour minister in 'second-rate' NHS app row
UK ministers have hit out at Scotland's 'second-rate' NHS app as it promises a 'supercharged' version south of the border. Sign up to our Politics newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... First Minister John Swinney has been branded an 'analogue politician in a digital age' over a row about Scotland's 'second-rate' NHS app. UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the SNP Government needed to act quickly as patients in Scotland were 'missing out'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The verbal swipe comes as Mr Streeting launches a plan to give patients in England a 'doctor in your pocket' to make healthcare technology part of everyday life. UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting | Lucy North/Press Association There has been an NHS England app for six years, but a similar version in Scotland will only go on a limited trial at the end of this year. A full rollout is not expected until 2030. Mr Streeting said: 'The UK Labour government is embracing technology to deliver a better NHS for patients and their families, giving them more control and transparency over their treatment. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'In John Swinney, the SNP have an analogue politician in a digital age, and patients in Scotland are missing out. The SNP have record funding and complete control of the NHS in Scotland. 'There's no excuses for this and it just shows why Scotland can't afford a third decade of the SNP. 'It needs a new direction with Anas Sarwar as first minister.' The English app has 35 million users and UK ministers say they will improve their version by 2028, allowing patients to book and check hospital appointments, interact with specialists, and visit 'AI doctors' for advice. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad First Minister John Swinney | Jane Barlow/Press Association A Scottish app was first announced in 2021, but will not be launched until December this year. The app's functionality will initially be restricted to dermatology patients only at NHS Lanarkshire, and limited to only notifying them of appointments. If the trial is successful, it will be rolled out in other health boards and then be fully introduced in five years' time. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: 'The NHS England app was developed to support England's NHS trusts and is configured specifically to their IT infrastructure. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We have, however, already engaged extensively with NHS England and with other health systems to explore how we can take learning from other approaches in developing our service.
