NewsHealthNHSNHS chiefs say waiting times and access to services will improve15:07, 03 Jun 2026NHS bosses have confirmed a major change will come into effect next year, potentially affecting all users across England.‌A new post on X, formerly Twitter, from the NHS reads: From 2027, NHS Online will give people the option to get planned care through the NHS App. It will connect people with specialist clinicians across the country – helping them get care sooner." Further information on the NHS Online website explains: "From 2027, the Online NHS Trust will give people in England the option to receive planned care through the NHS App.‌"It will connect people with specialist clinicians across the country, helping them get care sooner without always needing to travel." The Online NHS Trust was set up earlier this week with its focus to make it "simpler and faster for people to get the safe NHS care they need".‌Using the service will be optional and anyone who prefers in-person appointments can continue to do so as usual, NHS bosses have said. New services being developed will, according to NHS chiefs, improve access to care, make it easier for people to access NHS services, and reduce waiting times.Content cannot be displayed without consentArticle continues belowFrom 2027, people in England will be able to use the app to gain advice on how to manage medical conditions, access digital prescriptions, have online consultations, and book tests, treatments, or procedures.Initially, the service will begin with conditions where existing evidence shows digital care works well and current waiting times are long. These include menopause and menstrual issues, iron deficiency anaemia, prostate conditions, and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as cataracts, glaucoma, and medical retina conditions.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌NHSHealthAppsPrescriptionsMenopause