Together First CIC
Together First CIC is currently discussing the implementation of artificial intelligence to support clinicians in its community GP hubs.
In October 2026, Together First CIC, a GP federation operating community GP hubs, is implementing artificial intelligence to support clinicians. Craig Nikolic, Chief Executive Officer, explained to the Health Scrutiny Committee that AI will create consultation transcripts and act as a search engine, designed to support rather than replace human clinicians.
The Health Scrutiny Committee reviewed the work of these community GP hubs in October 2026, receiving an update on their services. Together First CIC is a not-for-profit GP federation owned by local GP practices, providing primary care services in Barking & Dagenham.
Key facts
- Artificial intelligence is being implemented in local GP hubs operated by Together First CIC to support clinicians. Source
- Craig Nikolic, Chief Executive Officer of Together First CIC, stated that AI systems are designed to support, not replace, human clinicians. Source
- In October 2026, the Health Scrutiny Committee received an update on the services of community GP hubs. Source
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