Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113019
General Practitioners: Telemedicine
Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Question
Ben Coleman
Labour — Chelsea and Fulham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of (a) the new online consultation system for GP surgeries and (b) as part of that, urgent clinical queries being included on forms meant for n
Answer
Stephen KinnockGeneral practices (GPs) are independent businesses contracted by the National Health Service to deliver essential services, and as part of these contracts they are required to provide modern telephony systems and online consultation tools. In the 2025 con...
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