AI to support, not replace, clinicians
Barking and Dagenham is implementing artificial intelligence in GP hubs to support clinicians with tasks like consultation transcripts.
In October 2026, Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee heard that artificial intelligence is being implemented in local GP hubs. A report presented to the committee stated that these AI systems are designed to support clinicians, not replace them, in their daily work.
Craig Nikolic, Chief Executive Officer of Together First CIC, a GP federation, explained that AI will create transcripts of consultations and act as a search engine for clinicians. This implementation aims to provide supportive tools for healthcare professionals.
Key facts
- AI is being implemented in local GP hubs in Barking and Dagenham to support clinicians. Source
- AI systems are designed to support, not replace, human clinicians. Source
- AI will create transcripts of consultations and act as a search engine for clinicians. Source
- Craig Nikolic, CEO of Together First CIC, explained the AI implementation to councillors. Source
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