NHS App

Editor's Review

The NHS App 📱 is your gateway to a wide range of NHS services right on your smartphone 📲 or tablet. Designed for users aged 13 and over who are registered with an NHS GP surgery in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or the Isle of Man 🇮🇲, this app brings healthcare convenience to your fingertips. You can also access these services via the NHS website 💻 on your computer.

Access NHS Services Anytime, Anywhere 🌐

With the NHS App, you can access your NHS services 24/7, no matter where you are. Request repeat prescriptions 💊, use the 111 online service for urgent medical advice 🚑, and locate nearby NHS services 📍 with ease. Depending on your GP surgery, you might also be able to book appointments 📅 and contact your surgery directly about any health concerns 💬.

Manage Your Health with Ease 🫑

The app provides a convenient way to view your GP health record 📊, including test results 🧪. You can manage your upcoming appointments 🗓️ and prescription requests 📝, ensuring you stay on top of your healthcare needs. Additionally, you can make important decisions about your health, such as updating your organ donation preferences ❤️.

Stay Informed with Important Messages ✉️

Receive important messages 💌 from your GP surgery and other NHS services directly through the app. By turning on notifications 🔔, you'll be alerted to new messages promptly, ensuring you never miss crucial health updates.

Manage Services for Others 🧑‍🧑‍👧‍👦

The NHS App allows you to switch profiles 🔄 to access services for other people, such as a child 👶 or family member 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. This feature requires your GP surgery to grant you access and both you and the other person must be registered at the same surgery.

Secure and Easy Login 🔒

The NHS App guides you through setting up an NHS login 🔑 if you don't already have one. You'll be asked to verify your identity to ensure the security of your health information. The app then securely connects to information from your NHS services. For added convenience, if your iPhone or iPad supports Touch ID or Face ID, you can use it to log in quickly and securely every time you use the app. 🤳

Features

• Request repeat prescriptions

• Access 111 online

• Find nearby NHS services

• Book appointments (if supported)

• Contact surgery about health problems (if supported)

• View GP health record

• Manage upcoming appointments

• Manage prescription requests

• Make choices about organ donation

• Receive messages from GP and NHS services

Pros

• Access NHS services anytime, anywhere

• Conveniently view GP health records

• Manage appointments and prescriptions easily

• Receive important messages from NHS services

• Manage services for family members

• Secure login with NHS login, Touch ID, or Face ID

Cons

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

• Some features depend on GP surgery's participation