NHS App – Access and Guide

NHS App Video Guides

NHS App Explainer - English

Meet Your NHS App

NHS App Explainer - Lithuanian
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NHS App Explainer - Portuguese
NHS App Explainer - Romanian

NHS App Explainer - Somali

NHS App Explainer - Bengali


Requesting Access to the NHS App

Individual Proxy Access Form

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Proxy User Form - Accessing Your Own Medical Records

Please complete this form to request access to your medical records. Once submitted, a member of our team will contact you to verify your details and confirm that the request was made by you before processing your application.

Step 1 of 2

Name  Required
Address  Required
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Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.

    Before we process your request

    Tick which apply
    I wish to have access to the following information:  Required
    Select exactly 3 choices.
    I wish to have access to my health records online and understand and agree with the following statements:  Required
    Select exactly 6 choices.
    Date  Required
    Full name in CAPITAL LETTERS


    Carer Proxy Access Form

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    Proxy Access - Accessing Someone Else Records

    This form is used to request access to medical records for individuals such as your children, parents, or partners. To complete the request, you are required to provide two forms of identification: one for the person granting access to their medical records, and one for the individual who will be receiving access. You MUST provide valid forms of IDs with the application of this form. IDs should be provided for the individual giving access and the individual receiving access. If both IDs are not provided, we will reject the request. Note: If the patient does not have capacity to consent to grant proxy access and proxy access is considered by the practice to be in the patient’s best of interest Section 1 of this form may be omitted Once submitted, a member of our team will contact you to verify your details and confirm that the request was made by you before processing your application.

    Step 1 of 2

    Section One – Patient’s Details

    The patient (This is the person whose records are being accessed)
    Name  Required
    Date of Birth  Required
    Address  Required
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    Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
      Please enter your full name

      Section 2 - Access Level and Type

      Please tick the access you would like to grant  Required
      Please tick below to confirm you have read and understood the following:  Required
      Date  Required
      Full name in CAPITAL LETTERS
      Date  Required
      Full name in CAPITAL LETTERS

      Section Three – Proxy User Details

      Person who will be granted access to the above patient’s records
      Name  Required
      Date of Birth  Required
      Address  Required
      Drop files here or
      Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
        Please tick below to confirm you have read and understood the following:  Required
        Select exactly 7 choices.
        Date  Required
        Full name in CAPITAL LETTERS
        Date  Required
        Full name in CAPITAL LETTERS


        Why the NHS App was created?

        The NHS App was created to make healthcare simpler, faster and more personal. It brings NHS services together in one secure place, giving people more control over their health and making it easier to get the right care, first time.

        The app supports the NHS’s long-term ambition to improve access, reduce pressure on services and empower patients through digital innovation.


        The NHS App Today

        Millions of people already use the NHS App to:

        • Book and manage GP appointments
        • Order repeat prescriptions
        • View parts of their health record
        • Access NHS advice and services securely

        The NHS App by 2028

        As set out in the NHS England 10-Year Plan, by 2028 the NHS App will become the single front door to NHS services.

        Through the app, patients will be able to:

        • Get the Right Care, First Time
          • Instant advice for non-urgent care and help finding the most appropriate service through My NHS GP
          • Choose their preferred provider based on outcomes, feedback or location via My Choices
        • Access Care More Easily
          • Book tests directly where clinically appropriate using My Specialist
          • Hold consultations through the app with My Consult

         

        • Manage Medicines and Vaccinations
          • Manage prescriptions with My Medicines
          • Book vaccines through My Vaccines

         

        • Support Long-Term Health
          • Manage long-term conditions using My Care
          • Access and upload health data via My Health
          • Get additional support through My Companion

         

        • Care for Family and Loved Ones
          • Manage children’s healthcare with My Children
          • Coordinate care for relatives or loved ones using My Carer

         

        • Improve Quality Through Feedback
          • Leave feedback on care received
          • Feedback will be compiled and shared with providers and clinical teams in clear, actionable formats

         

        • Proactive and Preventative Care
          • Continuous monitoring to spot early signs of deterioration
          • Enables clinicians to intervene earlier and prevent emergency hospital admissions

         

        • A Digital Health Marketplace
          • Creation of a ‘HealthStore’ where patients can access approved digital tools to help manage or treat conditions
          • Supports innovation and collaboration between the NHS, regulators and digital health providers

         

        • Supporting NHS Staff
          • Single sign-on for staff
          • Scaled use of technologies such as AI scribes to reduce bureaucracy
          • Frees up time for staff to focus on care, not paperwork