Women to access breast diagnostic clinics through NHS App
Women with worrying lumps are to be directly referred to a breast diagnostic clinic using the NHS App as part of a new trial. This will lead to faster diagnosis for cancer patients and free up more GP appointments. From November the local pilot will see 111 online – available on the app – refer women in Somerset who need diagnostic testing, saving them the stress and time of booking a GP appointment. The scheme will be evaluated before any further roll-out is considered.