How to use the NHS App
You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more.
How to download the NHS app
You can still contact the practice by phone or in person, this is just another option, which other patients have found is more convenient and saves them time. More information including “how to” leaflets and videos of patients and why they are using GP online services are available at www.nhs.uk/gponlineservices
Access NHS APP Services Online, with your web browser!
If you need support using the NHS App
The NHS App homepage
How to switch on PUSH notifications on the app
Discover the Benefits of Enabling Notifications for the NHS App
- Appointment Reminders – Receive timely notifications about upcoming doctor’s appointments.
Stay organized and never miss an important medical visit. - Prescription Alerts – Get notified when it’s time to renew or collect your prescriptions.
Manage your medications with ease and avoid running out of essential drugs. - Test Results Updates – Receive prompt notifications when your test results become available in your GP records.
Say goodbye to the hassle of constantly checking for updates or waiting for a call from your healthcare provider. - Health Information -Stay informed about crucial health updates, such as vaccination eligibility.
Keep up with health campaigns relevant to your age or condition. - Emergency Alerts – Stay prepared in case of health emergencies or public health crises.
Receive important notifications and guidance to ensure your well-being. - Enhanced Communication– choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning.
- Privacy and Security– Trust notifications from the official NHS app for secure health-related information.
Reduce the risk associated with less secure communication methods.
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Benefits of the NHS App
What the NHS App does
- get advice about coronavirus – get information about coronavirus and find out what to do if you think you have it.
- order repeat prescriptions – see your available medicines, request a new repeat prescription and choose a pharmacy for your prescriptions to be sent to.
- book appointments – search for, book and cancel appointments at your GP surgery, and see details of your upcoming and past appointments.
- check your symptoms – search trusted NHS information and advice on hundreds of conditions and treatments, and get instant advice or medical help near you.
- register your organ donation decision – choose to donate some or all of your organs and check your registered decision.
- find out how the NHS uses your data – choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning.
- view parts of your GP record – including information about medication, allergies, vaccinations, previous illnesses and test results.