Sir Keir Starmer will today announce a major overhaul of the NHS, promising an “online hospital” that will deliver millions of extra appointments and help cut long waiting times, as he outlines his vision for a "fairer" Britain.

In his keynote address to the Labour Party conference, the prime minister will set out plans for the digital service - NHS Online - to launch in 2027.

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The platform will allow patients to access prescriptions, book scans and tests, receive clinical advice, and manage appointments through the NHS app.

Labour claim the initiative will provide up to 8.5 million extra NHS appointments in its first three years. It will also let patients schedule in-person procedures at local hospitals, surgical hubs or diagnosti

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