It’s a quick, easy and secure way to access a range of NHS services on the go!
How do I get the NHS App? It’s available on iOS and Android in the App stores, and from the browser on your computer.
What can you use the NHS App for?
· view your medical records – securely access your GP medical record, to see information including your COVID-19 test results and vaccinations, your current and past medicines and your allergies
· order repeat prescriptions – see your available medicines, request a new repeat prescription and choose a pharmacy for your prescriptions to be sent to
Appointments can be made up to 4-6 weeks in advance by completing an Econsult. Click on Contact your GP about a health problem and at the bottom of the screen +Services. Complete the online request form and a member of the team will contact you the same day if submitted before 5.30pm. If you submit an Econsult after 5.30pm a member of the team will contact before 6.30pm the next working day·
· get health advice – search trusted NHS information and advice on hundreds of conditions and treatments, and get instant advice or medical help near you. You can also view useful links your doctor or health professional has shared with you
· get general health advice
· register your organ donation decision – choose to donate some or all of your organs and check your registered decision
Keeping your data secure. After you download the app, all you need to do is set up an NHS login and prove who you are. The app then securely connects to information from your GP surgery. You can even use fingerprint detection or facial recognition to log in if your device does that.