To unlock all the features of the NHS App, you’ll need to prove who you are. Once you do, the app opens up a world of convenient, time-saving tools, allowing you to:
Use NHS 111 online to get instant advice or medical help nearby
Order repeat prescriptions and choose the pharmacy you’d like them sent to
Book and manage appointments with ease
Access your GP health record, including information like allergies and medicines. (If you’ve been given access to your detailed medical records, you can even view test results!)
Book and manage COVID-19 vaccinations quickly and easily
Register your organ donation decision
Control how the NHS uses your data for research and planning
Find your NHS number in seconds
Even before verifying your identity, you can still use the NHS App to:
- Search trusted NHS information on hundreds of conditions and treatments
- Find NHS services near you
Additional services (depending on your GP surgery or hospital) include:
- Messaging your GP surgery or health professional online
- Using an online form to contact your GP surgery and receive a reply
- Accessing health services on behalf of someone you care for
- Managing your hospital and healthcare appointments
- Viewing links your doctor has shared with you
- Managing care plans for a personalized approach to your health
With the NHS App, it’s never been easier to take charge of your healthcare—quickly, simply, and on your terms!
If you’re still undecided, have a, browse through the videos below to learn more: