Get the NHS App

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System

In previous emails, I have discussed the importance of making change as easy as possible, thinking about how your environment can influence positive change and the important of celebrating success. Apps were mentioned as a useful tool in helping you track success. There are lots of FREE digital tools that can offer helpful advice for a range of different health situations. They provide trusted information at your fingertips. In this email, I will talk about the NHS app, how it works and how it can be beneficial to you. Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online. Download NHS App – AppleDownload NHS App – Google Play About your NHS account You can use your NHS account to order repeat prescriptions, book appointments, get health advice, get your Covid pass and many more helpful features. To access your NHS account, you will need to set up an NHS login and prove who you are. Your NHS account 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 account each time, instead of using a password and security code. To have an NHS account, you must be aged 13 or over and registered with a GP surgery in England. Find out more about who can have an NHS account. If you are struggling to get the NHS App working on your device, there is lots of support available to help you.  AbilityNet is a national charity that have lots of volunteers that can help you. Visit their website or call: 0800 048 7642

Get in Touch! We would like to raise awareness of local people taking control of their health and wellbeing in different ways. We’re interested in ways people are connecting with local areas, using certain tools, or resources that they have to support their wellbeing. This can be anything from how you are living well with a long-term health condition, how you like to keep active, or how you’re looking after your mental health and wellbeing. By sharing stories, we hope to inspire and empower others to do the same. If you have a story to share, please contact us by emailing msepartnership.comms@nhs.net with ‘My Health Matters campaign’ in the subject line. You can find out more information on the new Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System and our campaigns by visiting our website via the link below.  Our Current Health Campaigns Dr Pete Scolding Assistant Medical Director Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System