Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 116295

Health Services

Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

Liberal DemocratNewbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to simplify the navigation of care pathways for patients and general practitioners.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The 10-Year Health Plan sets out that the NHS App will also allow patients to book appointments, communicate with professionals, receive advice, draft or view their care plan, and self-refer to local tests and services. These developments will streamline ...

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