NHS Lanarkshire chosen to pilot new “digital front door” app aimed at cutting waiting times

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NHS Lanarkshire has been chosen to pilot a new “digital front door” app aimed at cutting waiting times across Scotland.The new app will form a key part of First Minister John Swinney’s plans to ‘renew’ the NHS across the country.“Over time, it will become an ever more central, ever more important access and managing point for care in Scotland,” he said.Professor Jann Gardner, NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive, has welcomed the chance to trial the app across Lanarkshire.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android She said: “NHS Lanarkshire is delighted to be at the forefront of delivering the National Digital Front Door app, which will play a key role in advancing our reform plans.“This launch is an exciting step forward, broadening patient access to care and giving people greater control over their healthcare journey.

Beginning the rollout here in Lanarkshire demonstrates our commitment to embracing technology for more efficient, effective services.“We also welcome this additional funding and the opportunities it brings to further improve our performance and drive continued innovation across NHS Lanarkshire.”The ‘digital first’ plans comes as Lanarkshire, and Scotland as a whole, Scotland struggles with high waiting times in recent years, exacerbated by the pandemic, including in A&E, outpatient procedures