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15 June 2026

Changes to the NHS - what do they mean for you?

You may have heard in the news recently about some changes to the NHS from 2027 - what might this mean for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

Launch of 'single patient record'

Upcoming changes to the NHS will include the launch of a 'single patient record'. All hospitals and GPs will share patient data, leading to safer, more personal care.

For people with psoriasis, this will be particularly helpful. Services for related conditions to

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psoriasis (comorbidities) are often spread across different NHS providers. These include Psoriatic Arthritis, Heart Disease, Diabetes and Mental Health. The single patient record will give each clinician the 'full picture' straight away.

Other benefits of the single patient record include:

  • More control over your data and how it's used
  • Better care closer to home
  • An estimated 20,000 fewer A&E visits each year.

James Murray, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, said:

When I was in my 20s I was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition. I am now symptom-free and I get fantastic support from the NHS. But I know how much effort it can be to keep different parts of the health service joined up, and how distressing it is for some patients to repeat their medical history over and over.

That’s why our Single Patient Record is so important. It sits at the heart of our NHS Modernisation Bill will end this once and for all - making care safer while saving clinicians’ time.

Online NHS Trust Created

Monday 1 June also marked the formal creation of the new Online NHS Trust. From 2027, the NHS app will be able to:

  • Connect people with specialists across England
  • Offer virtual consultations
  • Allow GPs to log in and help to cut backlogs
  • Deliver online support equal to millions of in-person appointments.

Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) MSK Community Delivery Programme

An MSK programme backed by over £3 million of funding is being rolled out across England. This follows a successful pilot, which cut 18-week waiting lists by 20% across 17 areas between December 2024 and March 2025.

The new funding will:

  • Set up MSK community appointment days
  • Bring together MSK and mental health support
  • Increase access to care through 'super clinics'
  • Support people to get into work

This is a welcome development for people with psoriatic arthritis.

Minister for Public Health and Prevention, Sharon Hodgson, said:

I’m delighted to announce the national rollout of such a successful scheme, which will help address the unacceptably long waits for painful MSK conditions. Patients are suffering, and so is the economy, which is why this government is taking a new approach to cutting waiting lists while supporting patients back into employment.