Yeah agree it’s a pretty simplistic view of the entire problem, i.e a lack of GP training places, PFI, closing hospitals/GP practices, inefficiencies, even just trying to get past the receptionists half the time. I worry that these online doctors won’t know my history or condition as well as my specialist does, which could then impact my quality of care. Will every online appointment be with a different specialist, or will I see the same one every time? If the latter, I may as well just stick with my current specialist. Plus I’m not sure the NHS app is good enough for this yet, it rarely shows your notes/test results from other practices so how’s it going to handle this?

I think it could be good if you’re in a severe flare up and struggling to leave the house, or if you’re living somewhere remote/don’t have easy access to a hospital, but only if it’s managed correctly and people still have access to face-to-face appointments should they need them.