Oral Answers to Questions

Scott Mann Excerpts

Tuesday 10th March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Jo Churchill]

I gently refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer that I gave a few moments ago.

[Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)]

16. All the advice given by the Department of Health and Social Care is to self-isolate and not to go to see our GP, but if someone does need to see a medical professional, can they use any of the current digital technology in the NHS to provide them with the advice that they need?

[Jo Churchill]

Yes, they most definitely can. Many surgeries are making sure that “Digital First” is becoming part of their everyday offer to patients across the land. We have a real chance to ensure that we both protect the health of the nation and embrace digital technology to improve access to GPs still further.