Chief Executive Officer of Together First CIC
The Chief Executive Officer of Together First CIC recently discussed the role of artificial intelligence in local GP hubs with councillors.
In October 2026, Craig Nikolic, Chief Executive Officer of Together First CIC, a GP federation, explained to Barking and Dagenham's Health Scrutiny Committee how artificial intelligence is being implemented in local GP hubs. He detailed that AI is used for tasks such as creating consultation transcripts and acting as a search engine for clinicians.
Mr Nikolic assured the committee that these AI systems are designed to support human clinicians rather than replacing them, emphasising their role as tools for medical staff. There are no further discussions or decisions scheduled on this topic at present.
Key facts
- Craig Nikolic, Chief Executive Officer of Together First CIC, explained AI implementation to Barking and Dagenham's Health Scrutiny Committee in October 2026. Source
- AI is being implemented in local GP hubs for tasks like creating consultation transcripts and acting as a search engine for clinicians. Source
- The AI systems are designed to support, not replace, human clinicians. Source
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