The moves are designed to drive the Government's shift of care from hospital to the community and bring down waiting times.

The chancellor said: ‘We're driving down waiting lists by bringing healthcare to patients' doorsteps and turbocharging NHS productivity with cutting-edge technology.

‘Our record investment, combined with ruthless efficiency and reform, will deliver the better care and better outcomes our NHS patients deserve.'

The 250 new health ‘one-stop shops', which will be part of a new neighbourhood health service, will bring GPs, nurses, dentists and pharmacists together under one roof to meet the needs of the community, starting in the most deprived areas.

Neighbourhood health services will initially focus on improving access to general practice and supporting people with complex needs and long-term conditions - like diabetes and heart failure - in the areas of the highest deprivation.

The neighbourhood health centres will be funded by a public-private partnership, involving both repurposing current estate and new buildings.

The £300m will fund hew digital tools to be rolled out to NHS staff to support their work and improve productivity by automating administrative tasks and providing swifter access to patient information, as well as ensuring better staff communication and better coordinated care.

Health minister, Karin Smyth said: ‘Our new NHS Rebuild approach will give the health service the investment it needs, repurposing and building a new generation of neighbourhood health centres across the country. It will go hand in hand with reform and efficiency – ensuring proper value for money for taxpayers.'

Ric Thompson, senior vice-president health and care, OneAdvanced, said: ‘This announcement marks a welcome shift in how care is delivered locally. The creation of 250 neighbourhood health centres, alongside £300m of digital investment, presents a vital opportunity to embed technology at the heart of integrated care.

‘To succeed, technology must become a strategic enabler of joined-up pathways, real-time data sharing and proactive population health management. Investment should prioritise interoperable platforms that connect local providers, automate administrative burden to free clinical time and use analytics to manage complex conditions earlier – improving patient access to the right care at the right time and enhancing overall experience.'