ALT We are delighted the government has committed to this pioneering digitally-enabled service, helping more people diagnosed with health conditions to manage with expert support from charities. Being diagnosed can be a time of worry, questions and fears for the future. Access to the right support makes all the difference. Charities provide vital guidance, understanding and support, through personalised information, helplines, access to specialists and links to others who also live with the condition. Diagnosis Connect aims to scale up equitable access to these services. We have been calling for automatic referrals to specialist charity support, so we welcome that the first stage will launch in 2026. This is a prime example of how charities can work in partnership with the NHS, delivering our collective mission to improve outcomes and experiences for people with health conditions. We look forward to referrals to charities becoming second-nature, so that all patients can benefit.