Labour's Starmer Unveils NHS Online Service, Faces Digital ID Backlash
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has unveiled plans for an NHS Online service, enabling remote appointments with consultants. Meanwhile, his 'real id' scheme, set to combat illegal working, has sparked controversy, with campaigners urging its abandonment and a petition gaining over 2.6 million signatures.
Starmer announced the NHS Online service at the Labour Party conference, highlighting its benefits for time-strapped single mothers and elderly individuals in remote areas. This service will allow patients to consult with healthcare professionals nationwide without leaving their homes.
Starmer's 'idme' scheme, however, has faced criticism. While he mentioned the scheme's potential to tackle illegal working, he avoided discussing it in his conference speech. Critics, such as Peter Hyman, have slammed the plans, with public discussions around the 'id me' scheme's announcement in mid-2024 revealing these concerns. Campaigners have also called for the scheme's cancellation before its official announcement. A parliamentary petition against the 'real id' has gained significant traction, with over 2.6 million signatures by the end of September.
Starmer's NHS Online service aims to improve accessibility to healthcare, particularly for those with busy schedules or living in rural areas. However, his 'idme' scheme, intended to combat illegal working, has proven contentious, with critics and campaigners voicing their concerns and a substantial number of people signing a petition against the 'real id'.
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