Disabled people are warning that the NHS's growing reliance on digital healthcare could leave some patients struggling to access essential services.

Concerns were raised at a community event in Enfield, where people affected by digital exclusion in healthcare shared difficulties accessing NHS services as more appointments, information and administrative processes move online.

Campaigners say digital healthcare can improve convenience for many patients, but it can also create barriers for people who have disabilities, limited digital skills or difficulties using online systems.

The warning comes as the NHS continues to expand digital access and online healthcare services. Campaigners are calling for accessible alternatives and stronger support for patients who cannot easily use digital services.

The issue highlights a wider challenge for the NHS: modernising healthcare while ensuring that digital transformation does not create a new barrier between vulnerable patients and essential medical care.

The debate over digital NHS access is expected to grow as healthcare services increasingly move online.