NHS Announces Update for Patients in UK

The NHS announced a major change for patients who use its app. The news was shared on social media on April 29.
The NHS said patients can now manage hospital appointments using the NHS App. The app is linked to every NHS trust in England, saving money by reducing paper letters and texts.
Patients at every NHS trust can check referrals and appointments through the app. The update makes it easier for people to manage their care.
Most hospital appointments are visible in the app. Patients can reschedule or cancel them, reducing missed appointments.
The NHS App is linked to every NHS trust, saving money and freeing up staff time. This helps reduce waiting lists.
Around 41 million people use the NHS App for services like test results and prescriptions.
Over 15 million users logged into the app in March, up by a third from last year. Prescription ordering also increased.
Patients can view referrals and appointments through the app. There were 8.7 million views last month, up 93% from last year.
Some patients get appointment reminders through the app, preventing missed appointments. They can also view health documents.
Hospital patients can now check appointments in the NHS App.
New features are planned for the NHS App, including follow-up appointment requests.
Jules Hunt said the NHS App gives patients more control over their care, cutting out unnecessary paperwork.
The NHS App is part of the Government's 10 Year Health Plan, reducing missed appointments and freeing up staff time.
Dr Zubir Ahmed said the NHS App is transforming healthcare, making it easier for patients to manage their care.
Fewer missed appointments mean more patients get treatment sooner. The NHS App is central to the NHS's digital ambitions.
The NHS says its online service will transform healthcare by providing triage and video consultations.
The NHS App has been updated to make it simpler and easier to navigate, with key services quicker to find.