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GP Websites Down: Patients Cut Off by Tech Firm Collapse
29 Oct
Summary
- Hundreds of practices in England and Wales affected by tech firm's failure.
- Thousands of patients lack online access to their GP services.
- Silicon Practice, the provider, has ceased trading and entered administration.
Hundreds of GP practices across England and Wales are experiencing significant disruptions to their online services. This widespread issue stems from the administration and subsequent cessation of trading by technology provider Silicon Practice.
Patients have been severely impacted, losing online access to their GP websites, consultation platforms, and even chatbots. This leaves thousands of individuals without a crucial communication channel for their healthcare needs.
The collapse of Silicon Practice has created an immediate void in digital health infrastructure for numerous medical facilities. The full extent of the disruption and the timeline for restoration of services remain unclear.
