What is the NHS App?

The NHS App is owned and run by the NHS.  It can be accessed by anyone aged 13 and over registered with an NHS GP surgery in England or Isle of Man.  Once you have verified your identity in the app, you will have easy, 24/7 access to a growing range of health services and information.
It doesn’t replace existing services. You can still contact your GP surgery in the usual ways.

Use a mobile, a tablet or a browser on your laptop or computer

Download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet via the Google play or App store. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website.

What does the NHS App do?

  • view your GP health record - view your medical history, allergies, and medicines
  • check your test results - view all your test results
  • register your organ donation decision - choose to donate some or all of your organs and check your registered decision
  • take part in health research - register with Be Part of Research to help us provide better care and treatment

  • order repeat prescriptions  -  request repeat prescriptions without having to contact your GP surgery
  • nominate a pharmacy - choose a pharmacy where your prescriptions will be sent to
  • change your nominated pharmacy - change it permenantly or temporarily (for example if you are on holiday)

  • book appointments with your GP Surgery  -  view and cancel appointments
  • book and manage hospital appointments in one place  -  you can choose your treatment provider from a list provided by your GP/referrer, and see information on most of them, including who to contact, waiting times, distance and booking details
  • manage vaccination appointments  - book, amend or cancel vaccination appointments

linked profiles - access the health records, appointments and prescriptions of people you care for (including children) – or get help from someone you trust

  • search symptoms, conditions, and treatments  - use the health A-Z to check symptoms and treatments, and get advice on what to do next
  • get health advice through 111 online  - check if you need urgent help and find out what to do next
  • find NHS services  - search for services near you
  • check your NHS number - check your NHS number and manage your contact details within the NHS App

Your data and permissions

The NHS App does not store any patient data. It lets you view your health information held by your GP and other healthcare professionals.

Help and support

If you have any problems using the NHS App, you can go to 'Help' in the top right-hand corner of the app or you can visit nhs.uk/helpmeapp 

To download the app

Or visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/