MS, Minister for Mental
Health and Wellbeing: I am today re-launching the NHS Wales App
with enhanced access, consistent services and a suite of new
functions which will be rolled out over the next year.
If they have not done so already, I am encouraging people to
register for the NHS Wales App via their smartphone or the
website as we turbocharge our commitment to provide more
personalised care for people and empowering them to manage their
own health and wellbeing.
Enhanced access means those who are currently unable to verify
their identity using the online NHS Login function, for example,
because they do not have a government-issued ID; because of
digital barriers, or other challenges, will be able to do so at
their GP surgery using the new Welsh Identity Verification
Service.
The bilingual NHS Wales App will immediately offer all users the
ability to order repeat prescriptions, view their health timeline
and prescription history, access health advice and information,
including screening and wellbeing services and secure messaging
and user feedback.
Over the next year, updates to the app will enable people to
track their place on the waiting list for treatment, view
hospital appointments, and request test results, together with a
range of tools to help people manage their health as they wait
for hospital treatment.
Our ultimate ambition is the NHS Wales App to become a digital
front door for all NHS and social care services.
I will make a statement to the Senedd about the development of
the NHS Wales App and its functionality before summer recess.
