NHS App

Editor's Review

The NHS App is your gateway to a wide range of NHS services right on your smartphone or tablet! 📱 Whether you're at home or on the go, this app provides a simple and secure way to manage your healthcare needs. If you're 13 or over and registered with an NHS GP surgery in England or the Isle of Man, you're all set to start using the app. You can even access NHS App services on your computer through the NHS website. 💻

Access NHS Services Anytime, Anywhere

With the NHS App, you can access your NHS services no matter where you are or what time it is. ⏰ Need to request a repeat prescription? Done! Want to use 111 online for quick health advice? No problem! Looking for nearby NHS services? The app can help you find them in a snap. Depending on your GP surgery, you might also be able to book appointments and contact your surgery about any health concerns. 🗣️

Manage Your Health with Ease

The NHS App puts you in control of your health information. You can conveniently view your GP health record, including your test results. Keep track of your upcoming appointments and manage your prescription requests all in one place. Plus, you can make important decisions about your health, such as updating your organ donation preferences. ❤️

Stay Informed with Messages

Receive important messages from your GP surgery and other NHS services directly through the app. ✉️ Turn on notifications to get alerted when you receive a new message, so you never miss important updates about your health. 🔔

Manage Services for Others

Need to manage healthcare for a child or family member? The NHS App lets you switch profiles to access services for other people, as long as you both share the same GP surgery and your surgery has granted you access. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Secure and Easy Login

The NHS App ensures your information is safe and secure. The app will guide you through setting up an NHS login, if you don't already have one. You'll need to verify your identity, and then the app will securely connect to your NHS services. For extra convenience, you can use fingerprint, face, or iris recognition to log in quickly and securely every time you use the app. 🔒

Features

• Request repeat prescriptions

• Use 111 online for health advice

• Find nearby NHS services quickly

• Book appointments (if supported by GP)

• Contact your surgery about health problems

• View GP health record and test results

• Manage upcoming appointments

• Make choices about organ donation

Pros

• Access NHS services anytime, anywhere

• Conveniently view GP health records and test results

• Manage appointments and prescription requests easily

Cons

• Requires registration with an NHS GP surgery in England or Isle of Man

• Full functionality depends on GP surgery's available services