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Downloading the NHS App - NHS App help

You can download the NHS App onto your phone or tablet from the App store on Apple devices, or the Google Play Store on Android devices.

Get the NHS App on an iPhone or iPad

  1. Select the App Store icon on your device to open the App Store.
  2. Type NHS App in the search bar and select Search.
  3. Find the NHS App in the list. The official NHS App shows the NHS logo.
  4. Select Get. You may be asked to enter your password or use face or fingerprint recognition.
  5. Wait for the download to finish. Once installed, select Open to launch the app.

Get the NHS App on an Android phone or tablet

  1. Select the Google Play Store icon to open the Google Play Store.
  2. Type NHS App the search bar and then select Search.
  3. Find the NHS App in the list. The official NHS App shows the NHS logo.
  4. Select Install. You may be asked to enter your password or use face or fingerprint recognition.  
  5. Wait for the download to finish. Once installed, select Open to launch the app.

What you need to download the NHS App

You will need:

  • to use one of our supported operating systems
  • enough storage on your phone
  • your app store account to be set to a country or region that the app is available in

Do not download the NHS App on a device that has had its software restrictions removed (sometimes called a jailbroken device). You can read more about this in the NHS App terms of use.

If you use a shared device, other people may be able to open the NHS App and view your information.

Countries and regions the NHS App is available in

The NHS App is available to download in:

  • UK
  • Ireland
  • Australia
  • USA

The app is only available in some USA regions for Android users.

Find out how to change your Apple Account country or how to change your Google Play country.

The NHS App is for managing your healthcare in England and may not work correctly in other countries.

Other ways to access NHS App services

You can use a computer to access NHS App services in your web browser.

Page last reviewed: 12 January 2026
Next review due: 12 July 2027