London hospitals introduce digital check-in to reduce A&E wait times
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London hospitals introduce digital check-in to reduce A&E wait times

31 Aug 2026 · Originally published 31 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: New digital check-in aims to cut A&E waiting times
Patients at Northwick Park Hospital can now use a QR code to provide their medical details and symptoms before seeing a triage nurse. By streamlining the initial assessment process, the system allows staff to identify urgent cases more quickly and reduce the time patients spend waiting to book in.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Greater London
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