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DIGITAL

Public backs new NHS App functions

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

The public backs most of the proposed new functions for the NHS App, new research reveals.

NHS APP

NHS urges patients to turn on push alerts to avoid missing appointments

By Liz Wells 02 March 2026

The NHS has launched a new campaign urging people to turn on ‘push alerts’ from the NHS App so they get reminders about appointments and can rearrange any they can’t make, helping to free up millio...

NHS APP

NHS App to offer greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients

By Liz Wells 02 February 2026

DHSC has revealed that rare cancer patients will receive faster access to clinical trials through the NHS App.

DIGITAL

Record numbers using NHS App to manage health

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

Record numbers of people are using the NHS App to manage their health, according to new statistics.

THE KINGS FUND

Still too many unknowns

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

Siva Anandaciva, director of policy, events and partnerships, The King’s Fund, gives his take on what the Autumn Budget means for health and social care

DIGITAL

NHS rolls out remote monitoring and self-reporting tools across 12 areas

By Liz Wells 07 November 2025

Dozens of areas across England are set to roll out remote monitoring and self-reporting tools through the NHS App, which will make care more personalised and free up to 500,000 appointments every y...

NHS ENGLAND

NHS online hospital to give patients more control

By Liz Wells 30 September 2025

The NHS is to set up an ‘online hospital’ – NHS Online – which will digitally connect patients to expert clinicians anywhere in England.

NHS APP

Family feature piloted for NHS App

By Liz Wells 26 September 2025

A new family feature, which makes it easier for parents and carers to manage their loved ones’ health, is being piloted in the NHS App.

TECHNOLOGY

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust extends Patient Engagement Portal

By Liz Wells 24 September 2025

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has added more specialties to the Patient Engagement Portal (PEP), provided by DrDoctor, which allows patients to receive appointment notifications and dig...

NHS APP

Hundreds of thousands use NHS App's 'Amazon-style' prescription tracker

By Liz Wells 11 August 2025

Nearly 400,000 people have used a new prescription tracking feature in the NHS App in the first 10 weeks since its launch.

NHS CHARITIES TOGETHER

Patients with long-term conditions to be referred to specialist charities

By Liz Wells 17 July 2025

Patients with long-term conditions will be automatically referred to specialist charities at the point of diagnosis, under a new service unveiled by the government.