Users of MyCare.scot will be provided with a secure digital identity, access to some personal information and the national service finder from NHS inform.

The initial launch in Lanarkshire will be targeted at dermatology outpatients. It will be evaluated, with the app's development reflecting user feedback and experience, before being rolled out progressively across Scotland from April.

Following initial roll-out, MyCare will be expanded to hospital-based services, before extending to other areas of the health and social care system, including GP practices, pharmacy, social work and social care.

Health secretary Neil Gray said: ‘MyCare.scot is the single biggest digital innovation in Scotland's health and social care system and will revolutionise how people manage and receive their healthcare.

‘The introduction of this app will be a landmark moment for Scotland and aligns with the commitments this Government has made to bringing down waiting lists, and making care more personal and closer to home.'

He added: ‘We have worked closely with NHS Education for Scotland and key stakeholders to develop MyCare.scot, and I want to thank everyone who has worked hard to help us reach this stage and to ensure we deliver rollout of the app across the country from April.'