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Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Monday, 8 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 22 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services: Private Sector

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have provided to the NHS to ensure that spending on privately owned health apps does not interfere with the operation of the NHS app.

Answer

Privately owned health apps do not interfere with the operation of the NHS App because they are separate systems that do not share data directly or integrate with the NHS App's core functionalities.

These apps offer different services and information, and some patients might use both to supplement the core functionalities of the NHS App, such as managing personal health data or accessing private healthcare providers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10275
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Software Health services Private sector
Link
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