Accessing services digitally (NHS App)

The NHS App allows you to access a range of services as well as your health record.

You can download the NHS App on your phone or tablet. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website. 

You must be aged 13 or over to use the NHS App.  

Find out more about the NHS App

What you can do with the NHS app 

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

  • search trusted NHS information and advice on hundreds of conditions and treatments 
  • find NHS services near you 
  • order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them 
  • book and manage appointments 
  • view your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines  
  • book and manage coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations 
  • register your organ donation decision 
  • choose how the NHS uses your data 

Keeping your data secure 

To access the NHS App, you will need to set up an NHS login and prove who you are. Your NHS 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 your NHS App each time, instead of using a password and security code.