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NHS App

Download the NHS App or open the NHS website up and login to access a range of NHS services online.

The NHS App is available on iOS and Android:

To use the NHS App, you must be aged 13 or over and registered with a GP surgery in England.

Here are our top 10 reasons to set it up on your devices. And because we are so sure you are going to love the idea of the setting up the NHS App immediately after reading this, we have provided instructions how to download and set it up.

Top 10 things to do on the NHS App

1. Order repeat prescriptions
   In the NHS App you can request a repeat prescription order. You can view, set, or change your nearest nominated pharmacy.
2. Receive messages from your GP
   Get messages, reminders and secure updates from your surgery via the NHS app. It is a cost saving, secure alternative to text messaging.
3. View your own GP health records
   The records you see in the NHS App include records of your GP appointments and referral history. You can book an appointment with your GP to discuss these records in detail.
4. Register with a GP surgery service
   There are different ways to register for GP services in the NHS App. Find out the one that suits you.
5. Access NHS 111 via the NHS App
   Use NHS App to connect to the NHS 111 service for instant advice and signposting to where to get help nearby.
6. Book ‘other health services’  for example a hospital appointment or another clinic
   Anyone over 16 years old can manage their initial hospital secondary care referral and/or appointment in the NHS App. But, remember once you have made this first booking from the NHS App, you will then need to use the online system that is provided by the provider e.g the Patients Portal.
7. View test results from the GP surgery and hospital
   View your current and past test results on the NHS App.
8. Set up proxy access
   If you manage health appointments and/or other health services on behalf of someone over the age of fourteen, ask your GP surgery to set up a Proxy Access. This will allow you to switch between your information on the NHS App to another member of your immediate family.
9. Complete ‘consultation’ forms online
   Use your GP’s online consultation form to request an appointment. The GP reception team review and manage requests throughout the day. They will contact you to confirm/discuss an appointment.
10. Manage your organ donation decisions online
    Find out how to register for the different options open to you on the NHS App.