Turn on NHS app notifications

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Turning on notifications for the NHS App can help you stay on top of your health and medical needs. Here are the key benefits:

🔔 1. Appointment Reminders

  • Get timely alerts for upcoming GP, hospital, or vaccine appointments.
  • Helps prevent missed appointments and late arrivals.

💊 2. Prescription Updates

  • Be notified when:
    • Repeat prescriptions are ready to order.
    • Your prescription has been approved or is ready for collection/delivery.

📄 3. Test Results & Documents

  • Instant notifications when blood test results, screening results, or other documents are uploaded to your app.

📢 4. Health Messages & Advice

  • Receive urgent messages from your GP surgery or the NHS (e.g., vaccination campaigns, health advice, or alerts about local outbreaks).

🧾 5. Organ Donation & Health Records

  • Be informed about changes or updates to your organ donation status or shared health record settings.

🔐 6. Security Alerts

  • Get notified about any logins or changes to your account, helping you monitor access and enhance security.

✅ Overall Benefits:

  • Stay informed without constantly checking the app.
  • Reduce admin stress around healthcare.
  • Improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
  • Helps you take more control over your health.

How do I turn on notifications?

📱 On a Mobile Device (iPhone or Android)

✅ Step 1: Open the NHS App

  • Tap the NHS App icon to open it.

✅ Step 2: Go to the Menu

  • Tap the three horizontal lines ☰ in the top-right corner (or bottom menu, depending on your device).
  • Select “Settings” from the menu.

✅ Step 3: Enable Notifications

  • In Settings, find and tap “Notifications”.
  • Toggle “Allow notifications” to ON.

✅ Step 4: Allow Notifications in Device Settings

  • You might be redirected or prompted to allow notifications via your phone’s settings.
  • If not prompted:
    • On iPhone:
      • Go to Settings > Notifications > NHS App
      • Enable “Allow Notifications”
    • On Android:
      • Go to Settings > Apps > NHS App > Notifications
      • Make sure notifications are enabled.

🔄 Optional: Customize Notifications

  • Some versions let you choose which types (e.g., prescriptions, appointments).
  • Turn specific alerts on/off depending on your preferences.