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NHS App - patient access to NHS services - GP, Hospital and 111
Over thirteen million people across England have downloaded the NHS App [as at Oct 21], and use it as a 'single pane of glass' to manage their healthcare, and access NHS patient services.
Please read our articles on which services patients can access using the NHS App:
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How to order repeat prescriptions from your GP, in minutes, using the NHS App
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Help for carers - manage healthcare for those you care for, by getting Proxy Access, on the NHS App
You can also use the NHS App to:
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Manage your first outpatient appointment, if your GP has referred you to hospital
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Manage how your medical records are shared by the NHS via the National Opt Out
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Access to health advice on NHS.UK
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Access urgent care via 111 Online or start a GP Online Consultation [depending on your local area's services
And, if your GP surgery has turned on these features for your NHS App account, you can:
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Access your latest lab test results
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View your medical record [Detailed Care Record - DCR]
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View the documents scanned onto your GP record
NHS App Intro Videos
NHS App Intro Videos


Meet your NHS App

Why I use the NHS App | NHS Digital

Guide for Patients Prescription Renewal
Switch from EMIS Patient Access, or another App, to the NHS App
EMIS Patient Access has a loyal following and has been around a long time. However, the NHS is focusing on adding more patient services to the NHS App and using it, and NHS Login, as a single digital platform for patients to access local and national services going forwards.

You can try out the NHS App alongside Patient Access without any problems.
Why not give it a try, view our download guide.