Why did Keir Starmer say the NHS and UK healthcare services are 'stuck in the dark ages'?
As the government continues its push to expand the NHS app in an effort to reduce waiting times and improve efficiency, concerns are mounting over the potential drawbacks and accessibility of the app for all patients. The Department of Health and Social Care recently announced that the expanded NHS app has already helped prevent 1.5 million missed appointments, saving millions of staff hours and improving patient access to care. Across the UK, 87 per cent of hospitals now offer services via the app, a significant jump from 68 per cent recorded in July 2025. These efforts are seen as part of the government’s broader ‘plan for change’, aimed at slashing NHS waiting lists. Click the link in our description to watch or listen to the full interview 🔗 #nhs #health #healthcare #healthservices #healthsector #healthtech #tech #technology #technews #politics #economy #economics #business #businessnews #finance #financialnews #keirstarmer #starmer