NHS patients in the UK are receiving care remotely from GPs based overseas in a pilot scheme. These doctors from countries such as Australia, India and Malaysia are providing virtual appointments and telephone consultations with patients in Britain. The scheme is run by private company Asterix Health, which recruits foreign doctors and connects them with UK surgeries. Asterix Health works with seven UK practices to cope with the growing demands of clinical administration. It currently employs eight doctors who provide care to patients in these offices. The scheme is intended to reduce the amount of clinical administration for UK practices. It is in line with the Government's 10-year plan to review the deployment of registered professionals working in other countries to provide remote care.