NHS App – More features coming soon…….
We are thrilled to announce that more features will be available on the NHS App from the 6th September 2023.
The App is designed to revolutionise the way people access and manage their healthcare needs, making it more convenient and efficient for everyone.
You can download the NHS App on an iOS or Android device. You can also access the same services by logging in through the NHS website in a web browser.
The NHS App enables you to:
- get health advice using the health A-Z on the NHS website
- find out what to do when they need help urgently using NHS 111 online
- choose your organ donation preferences
- choose whether the NHS uses your data for research and planning
- show others the details of your COVID-19 vaccine (or vaccines) when travelling abroad
- find NHS services nearby
Additionally, if you register and prove who you are, you can:
- order repeat prescriptions and view, set or change change the pharmacy you want to collect your prescriptions from (known as your nominated pharmacy)
- view your GP health record securely
- manage your first hospital or clinic appointment with a specialist, if you are referred by your GP through the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS)
- sign up for updates about participating in health research
