As the weather turns colder and the dark nights draw in, the NHS App is a winter must-have.
Did you know?
You now don’t need to drop off your repeat prescription request in person or contact your GP practice to view test results, you can request this and so much more, through 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 also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website.
Almost one million people in Essex have now registered for the app and are using it to get health advice, book appointments and order prescriptions. Every time you use the NHS App, time is saved for you and your healthcare professional. It also prevents a piece of paper being printed and moved hand-to-hand through the system.
You can now use the NHS App to*: order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them book and manage appointments check your symptoms and get health advice using the health A-Z on the NHS website use NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you view your GP health record register your organ donation decision find NHS Services near you
The app is free and it is owned by the NHS so you know your personal data is always secure. The NHS App is available to download on Google Play and Apple app stores.
Depending on your GP surgery or hospital, you may also be able to use the NHS App to:
message your GP surgery or a health professional online
contact your GP surgery using an online form and get a reply
access health services on behalf of someone you care for
view and manage your hospital and other healthcare appointments
view useful links your doctor or health professional has shared with you
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