On July 3, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a comprehensive 10-year plan aimed at transforming the National Health Service (NHS) in England. The plan, described as a major renewal of Britain's health service, seeks to shift care from hospitals to community-based health centers, emphasizing prevention over crisis treatment. Central to the strategy is the development of a digital NHS app, envisioned as a 'doctor in your pocket,' which will provide patients with AI-powered digital access to services and same-day appointments. The plan also includes integrating support services under one roof to alleviate hospital backlogs and improve joined-up care, particularly in areas with the greatest need. The government highlighted investments already made, including 4 million extra NHS appointments, the hiring of 1,500 new general practitioners, recruitment of 6,700 mental health workers, and 700,000 additional emergency dental appointments. The initiative aims to make the NHS fit for the future by leveraging technology, housing more services locally, and focusing on preventing illness. Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour's Rachel Reeves joined Starmer in launching the plan. The government also announced a new digital tool for monitoring patient wellbeing in hospitals, set to be available from July 14, 2025. While the plan has been welcomed for its vision, some critics have raised concerns about digital exclusion, privacy risks, and the feasibility of delivering the promised technological advancements by 2028.
Din 14 iulie 2025: Un nou instrument digital pentru monitorizarea bunăstării bolnavilor din spitale, pus la dispoziție de Ministrul Sănătății https://t.co/BsXpWD4UYi https://t.co/zlBImjM9u8
In case you missed it... We launched our 10 Year Health Plan last week. Together we'll make the NHS fit for the future. Read all about it here: https://t.co/UvFfnumhKW @BBCNews @SkyNews @itvnews https://t.co/i0bUZnmJrB
Due to the decisions we made at the last budget, we've invested billions into our NHS delivering: ✅4 million extra NHS appointments ✅Falling waiting lists ✅1,500 new GPs hired ✅6,700 new mental health workers recruited ✅700,000 additional emergency dental appointments https://t.co/SvNGBU6fth