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NHS Services Under Pressure During a Busy Summer This summer has been one of the busiest on record for NHS services across England. Recent NHS figures show that emergency departments saw record attendance levels during July, with ambulance services and 999 call centres also experiencing exceptionally high demand. Despite these pressures, waiting lists have continued to reduce and performance against planned treatment targets has improved. While national statistics are encoura

What could this mean for you? The NHS is planning a major change to how some healthcare is delivered in England: a new “online hospital”, known as NHS Online. Rather than being based in a physical building, NHS Online will connect patients digitally with specialist clinicians from across the country with the first patients expected to use the service from 2027. The aim is for faster access, more choice, and better use of technology, while keeping care safe and based on NHS

Adult social care is back in the national spotlight, with the Government announcing renewed plans to reform the system and improve support for people who need care, as well as for unpaid carers and care workers. Recent announcements include a commitment to accelerate work on social care reform, explore options for a National Care Service, and improve conditions for the care workforce. PM sets out new path to fix social care together: 29 July 2026 - GOV.UK For many people, soc