Introducing & using the NHS App

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The NHS App is being used more, as the strategy to create individual health accounts that allows patients to undertake a range of activities to link with their GP Practice. On 24th March at the IT 4 All session, there will be an opportunity to learn more about how to download and use the App.

The session will be more relevant for those who don’t currently use the NHS App, but will also be an opportunity for those who would like to review their current use of the App. In preparation for the session, you will need to undertake some preparatory activity.

What you need to set up an NHS login:
To set up an NHS login you will need:
– an email address (with more than 6 characters)
– a mobile phone number
To be able to use some services, you will also need to provide your:
– NHS number (found on your prescription form) or your full name
– date of birth
– postcode

To access your health records or any personal information you will also need to provide proof of who you are. If your mobile phone number matches the one you have registered with your GP, it can be used it to verify your identity.

You may also use your registration details from your GP surgery and you will need to request these from your Practice and will be required to provide proof of identity.

This can be a:
– passport
– UK driving licence (full or provisional)

Once you have provided this information the Practice will send you the following information that will allow you to register to access your health info. These are:
– a Linkage Key (also known as Passphrase)
– an ODS Code (also known as Organisation Code or Surgery ID)
– an Account ID

If you are already registered to use ‘Patient Access’ you will have been provided this information. If you have lost this info you need to ask your GP surgery for these details again. Patients are being encouraged to have both the NHS App and Patient Access, as the NHS App overcomes some of the difficulties that are being caused by the increased level of security required by Patient Access.