Automated triage will be phased into the NHS App to direct patients toward appropriate care settings. The initiative is part of a broader £10bn effort to upgrade the health service's digital infrastructure.

The NHS is launching an AI-powered triage tool within its app to help direct patients to the most appropriate service and manage demand for GP appointments. This initiative is part of a broader £10 billion investment in health service technology and data systems.

Patients in Wales can now monitor their hospital referral status and wait times through the NHS Wales App. The update offers greater transparency for those on waiting lists since December.