GPs forced to use online consultation system not integrated with NHS app
Some practices are made to use an online consultation tool that doesn't link to the NHS App.
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BMA warns practices against involvement with NHS app AI-triage pilots
The BMA advises practices not to take part in NHS England's AI-assisted triage pilots in the NHS App.
National rollout of NHS App electronic referral service (e-RS) notifications
Patients now get NHS App notifications when their e-RS referral is received and accepted.
Accurx messages now go to the NHS App first
Individual Accurx messages now go via the NHS App when the patient has it installed with notifications on.
EMIS winter pressures webinars, 20 and 22 October
Optum/EMIS webinars on capacity planning, slot creation and reporting ahead of winter.
NHS App notifications for e-RS referrals from 11 September
Patients will get automatic NHS App notifications about GP-to-provider referrals made through e-RS.
Calling GPs: help shape the future of health data policy
DHSC online workshops for GPs on how patient data should be used.
Home address updates via the NHS App, launching late September
From late September 2026, patients can update their home address in the NHS App, reducing admin and failed letters.
DHSC national engagement on NHS patient data: GPs and practice managers invited
GP additional guidance for recording seasonal vaccination events updated to include vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness
GP guidance on recording seasonal vaccinations updated for people experiencing homelessness.