NHS App Information Page
Use the NHS App to Manage Your Health Online
The NHS App is a quick, safe, and simple way to manage your healthcare on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. It is free to download and available to all patients aged 13 and over who are registered with our practice.
Scroll down to find out more about how to download, register and use the NHS app.
Why Use the NHS App?
Over 39 million people in England are registered with the NHS App. Joining millions of patients across the UK allows you to manage your health securely from home without needing to telephone the surgery or visit in person.
Key Benefits for You:
- Order repeat prescriptions: Request your regular medication quickly and choose which pharmacy it is sent to for collection.
- Track your prescriptions: See when your prescription has been approved by your GP and sent to your pharmacy.
- View your GP record: Access your medical history, vaccination details, and allergy information whenever you need them.
- Check test results: View lab test and blood test results directly once your GP has reviewed them.
- Manage appointments: Book, view, or cancel routine appointments with your practice.
- Receive secure messages: Get notifications and health updates directly from your surgery team.
- Manage organ donation choices: Register or update your decision regarding organ donation.
How to Get Started
Setting up the NHS App takes only a few minutes and does not require you to visit the practice to get login details.
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Download the app: Search for NHS App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Create an NHS login: Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions. You will need an email address, mobile phone number, and a valid photo ID (such as a passport or UK driving licence) to confirm your identity.
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Start using it: Once your identity is verified, you can log in securely using your fingerprint, face recognition, or a passcode.
Prefer to use a computer?
You can also log into the NHS App features online via a web browser at www.nhs.uk/app.
Download on App Store
Download on Google Play Store
Scroll down to access NHS App User Guides.
Page created: 13 July 2022