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Videos about how to use the NHS App - NHS App help

Watch all of our videos about how to set up and use the NHS App.

You can also turn on British Sign Language (BSL) and read video transcripts.

Setting up the NHS App

Downloading the NHS App

How to download the NHS App on iPhone and Android devices

This video explains how to download the NHS App on iPhone or iPad from the Apple App Store and on Android devices from Google Play.

Media last reviewed: 14 January 2026
Media review due: 14 January 2029
Navigating the home screen

The NHS App home screen

This video explains the layout of the NHS App home screen and how to navigate to the main features, including requesting repeat prescriptions, booking appointments, and accessing your test results.

Media last reviewed: 24 March 2026
Media review due: 24 March 2029

Using the NHS App

Requesting repeat prescriptions

How to request a repeat prescription

This video explains how to request a repeat prescription in the NHS App.

Media last reviewed: 24 March 2026
Media review due: 24 March 2029
Managing appointments

How to manage your appointments

This video explains how you can manage any upcoming GP and hospital appointments through the NHS App.

Media last reviewed: 24 March 2026
Media review due: 24 March 2029
Checking test results

How to access your test results

This video explains how you can access your test results in the NHS App.

Media last reviewed: 24 March 2026
Media review due: 24 March 2029
Viewing messages

How to receive messages and turn on notifications

This video explains how to receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers and turn on notifications in the NHS App.

Media last reviewed: 24 March 2026
Media review due: 24 March 2029
Managing health services for others

How to manage health services for others in the NHS App

This video explains how you can manage health services for a child, family member or someone else you care for in the NHS App. This is also known as proxy access, linked accounts or switching profiles.

Media last reviewed: 24 March 2026
Media review due: 24 March 2029
Viewing documents

How to access your documents

This video explains how you can access your GP surgery and hospital documents in the NHS App.

Media last reviewed: 24 March 2026
Media review due: 24 March 2029
Requesting a letter or information

How to request a letter or information from your GP surgery

This video explains how you can request a letter or information, such as a fit note or test results, using the NHS App.

Media last reviewed: 24 March 2026
Media review due: 24 March 2029

Page last reviewed: 10 June 2026
Next review due: 3 December 2027