Hammersmith and Fulham Archives

23 December 2019

Manchester CCG objects to Babylon expansion ‘due to safety concerns’

The CCG has objected to the expansion saying it was “not convinced” Babylon’s services are sufficiently integrated with other local

4 October 2019

GP at Hand in ‘formal talks’ to expand to Manchester in 2020

GP at Hand is expected to be operating in the northern city in early 2020, with a new physical premises

24 September 2019

CCG software delays hamper GP at Hand’s Birmingham expansion

The software supports the registration of patients in Birmingham as well as ensuring easier access to local pathways and screening

21 August 2019

GP at Hand’s cap on Birmingham patient registrations set to be lifted

The provider must ensure configuration to national screening systems and processes by 15 September, or the cap remains in place.

19 June 2019

GP at Hand to go live in Birmingham after expansion is approved

Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) primary care committee gave the go ahead at a meeting on 18 June.

12 June 2019

MP calls for GP at Hand to be suspended pending further reviews

Andy Slaughter, the MP for Hammersmith, warned the Government’s support of Babylon's GP at Hand risked “privatising the NHS”.

8 May 2019

Hammersmith MP calls for government inquiry into GP at Hand

In his letter Andy Slaughter says he has a number of “serious concerns” about the app which was launched on

19 November 2018

GP at Hand receives green light in NHS England safety assessment

Hammersmith and Fulham CCG has lifted restrictions on which patients can register with Babylon Health's GP at Hand service.

15 August 2018

NHS England to have a say on GP at Hand Birmingham rollout objection

Members of Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Primary Commissioning Committee (PCC) have concerns regarding patient safety.

2 August 2018

Bold Babylon starts recruitment drive in Brum despite CCG block

Babylon Health is reported to have started recruiting GPs in Birmingham despite being currently blocked from expanding into the city.