NHS App
The NHS app is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.
Visit the NHS app webpage for more information.
There are many benefits to using the NHS app, some of these are explained in this helpful NHS webpage which provides videos on many topics visit Videos about how to use the NHS App – NHS App help - NHSfor more details.
The videos show how you can:
- Download the NHS App
- Set up an NHS login using photo ID
- Set up an NHS login without photo ID
- Navigate the home screen
- Request repeat prescriptions
- Manage appointments
- Check test results
- View messages
- Use family and carer access
- View documents
- Request a letter or information
With full access to the NHS app you can:
- order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them
- book and manage appointments
- view your GP health record to see information, like your allergies and medicines (if your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information like test results)
- book and manage vaccinations
- register your organ donation decision
- choose how the NHS uses your data
- view your NHS number (find out what your NHS number is)
- use NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you
Depending on your GP surgery or hospital, you may be able to use the NHS app to:
- message your GP surgery or a health professional online
- contact your GP surgery using an online form and get a reply
- access health services on behalf of someone you care for
- view and manage your hospital and other healthcare appointments
- view useful links your doctor or health professional has shared with you
- view and manage care plans
With the increase in the use of digital technology, training, support and information is available within your community.
For further details, on IT sessions and where available in your local area visit our Support with Digital and Technology page.