NHS App’s family access feature

A new family feature being piloted in the NHS App is making it easier for parents and carers to manage their loved ones’ health. The service being developed means people can apply to add another profile to their NHS App online instead of having to do it in person – saving them time and cutting admin for GP practice staff. Once patients have signed up through the app, they can easily switch between their own and their relative’s profile – with the potential for parents to then be able to book GP appointments for their children, or carers to order repeat prescriptions for an elderly relative.