03/06/2026
Earlier this week, the Online NHS Trust was formally created, a significant step in how planned NHS care will be delivered from 2027.
The new Trust will let people in England access planned care through the NHS App, connecting them with specialist clinicians anywhere in the country and reducing the need to travel.
John Browett has been announced as inaugural Chair, supported by a group of Non-Executive Directors bringing experience from across the health sector.
For GP practices, this signals a clear direction of travel: the NHS App is becoming the default front door, and patients will increasingly expect their local practice website to work alongside it clear signposting, accessible content, and a digital experience that matches what they get through the App.
Read more:
https://onlinetrust.nhs.uk/what-we-do/
What we are doing as an independent NHS trust to strengthen patient safety, clinical quality and public confidence.