The British Medical Association (BMA) fears patients could be put at risk as surgeries drown in a deluge of requests. Here's everything you need to know about the changes coming in from tomorrow - and how you could be affected. ‌Online booking now open all dayWith the current system, patients who missed the "8am scramble" on the phone have to use the NHS online booking platform that closes when slots run out. ‌Patients can still call inWith the majority of the changes happening online, many may fear the process is becoming online only. The Government hopes having online requests running all day will take the pressure off the phones and people will not have to scramble for an appointment at 8am.