What is the NHS App?

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.

Who can use the NHS App?

To use it you must be aged 13 and over and registered with a GP surgery.

What can I do with the NHS App?

• 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
• View your medical record - securely access your GP medical record, to see information like your allergies and your current and past medicines
• 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

Is the NHS App secure?

After you download the app, you will need to set up an NHS login and prove who you are. The app then securely connects to information from your GP surgery.

If your device supports fingerprint detection or facial recognition, you can use it to log in to the NHS App each time, instead of using a password and security code.

How do I get the NHS App?

Click the relevant button below according to your smartphone:

After you download the app, you will need to set up an NHS login and prove who you are. The app then securely connects to information from your GP surgery.

If your device supports fingerprint detection or facial recognition, you can use it to log in to the NHS App each time, instead of using a password and security code.

You can also access NHS App services from the browser on your desktop or laptop computer without installing anything on your smartphone or tablet.

Is there more info that I can look at?