nhsapp.service.nhs.uk Reviews 

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TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Looking at 162 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people found the app and website difficult to use, citing complicated security procedures and frequent login failures, often requiring multiple attempts. Users reported significant frustration with the verification process, including issues with photo ID and video submissions, making account access nearly impossible. The service was widely criticized for its lack of essential functionalities like booking appointments or viewing test results, rendering it largely useless for many. However, some customers found the app reasonable or even brilliant when they could successfully log in, noting improvements in user-friendliness and online GP communication, including quick responses.

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User experience

Consumers find the user experience to be negative, with many describing the app as confusing, difficult to... See more

Service

Users describe negative interactions with service, with many reviewers calling it a "third-rate service" that... See more

Website

Customers consistently express frustration and disappointment with the website, citing numerous login issues... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been trying for 3 years to verify myself. I have a driving licence and a passport but can't get the video recording to them. Ridiculous. I am quite technology minded but this is absolutely horr... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless, nothing works & pointless. The GP Surgery so called staff don't answer their phone, (although they're laughing & cajoling behind the reception office drinking cups of tea all day while the ph... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely dreadful service ! I have diabetes or so been diagnosed diabetes last year anyway and cannot access the NHS app ever since having it ! I’ve done everything possible over the months , and ju... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This app is irresponsibly dangerous. I have an urgent letter from my hospital but I am in Devon so can't receive a confirmatory validation code. It's all very well saying that you have to have a stron... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I use the NHS app for most GP contacts…

I use the NHS app for most GP contacts and its been ok but the recent change has made it worse. It has taken away the GP consultations section which was handy to check the patient and GP were both thinking the same thing - very disapointed bring back consultation section - thanks I have just updated 27th April and increased stars. I have found the consultation notes it's in the appointment section so the app is good.

24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful app. Almost as bad as relying on Royal Mail

Dreadful, dysfunctional app, presumably designed by unsupervised work experience children. Every use is a dangerous risk to my already high blood pressure. Confusing, badly written, poorly signposted, often unavailable.

Need to sack em all, employ some pros and start again.

Face to face with medical staff, NHS is excellent. Admin, tech, comms, as well as some waiting lists, undermine them.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NHS APP LOG IN ISSUES AND WHEN ABLE TO COULDN'T ACCESS ANY INFORMATION

I received an email advising that a referral appointment has been booked and I can get the details by logging into my NHS app. Using the link provided wouldn't allow me to log in. I went to the app on my I pad and again no luck. However when I pressed back, or home (can't remember) I discovered that I was logged in. However there was no point because attempts to look at any information provided nothing. When I am using the app I don't find it easy to navigate and not only is there the NHS app but we have Patients Know Best and Patches.
I can't understand why my email couldn't have displayed my appointment details.
UPDATE 23 APRIL 2026 2.28pm. An absolute disgrace. Still unable to access and if you want NHS technical support GOOD LUCK. It seems you can only get that by filling in an online form. I found a number for NHS England. Finally got to choose option 5. Then was offered another set of options. This time option 6.Spoke with a lovely advisor who explained the APP is DOWN. They do not do technical support but have had to endure complaints all morning. Given the government is desperate to have everything digital God help us. Considering the NHS app is now a vital support tool forced onto us surely it's important enough to have an alert system in place that send a message via email or text to advise of technical problems. I'm fed up and disgusted at the atrocious entire broken system.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completely frustrating

Completely frustrating. I expect many people will suffer in silence due to this ridiculous system. Yes it works for repeat prescriptions, mostly, but trying to book an appointment is difficult.

21 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of time never kept up to date…

Waste of time never kept up to date keeps buffeting and you can't get off and start again while it's buffeting nhs ripped off again as usual top people getting thousands for sitting on their fat ##### probably never use it (private cover) no 12 month wait for them for consultation then 12 more months for the
treatment

19 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lost all confidence in this App

Although I love the convenience of the NHS app. Its of no use if the GP's and Pharmacist don't use it correctly or they are not getting the information required to complete a simple repeat prescription. On numerous occasions both me and my family, have done a repeat prescription request only to arrive at the pharmacy two weeks later (not having received a text saying its ready) to be told there is no prescription ordered. We know we raised a request as the app will not allow us to order more. Then you have to start the whole process again and wait a week without heart medication because someone has not clicked the box. Notification are needed that the GP has authorised the request and the Pharmacist have received the request and the prescription will be ready for collection in 5 working days. SIMPLE. That is the only way you'll know when to visit the pharmacy to collect.

20 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NHS App is useless!

I received a text saying that there's a new message for me in the NHS App.
1) I do NOT have / use the NHS !
2) I called my GP surgery who know absolutely nothing about any message
3) being able to have a quick look at the App - like most things in thi country - it's completely useless. It says on upcoming appointments ( 4 for next week!) Action needed.
That's nonsense: I use my hospital's EPR and have confirmed those appointments ages ago.
Another mess by the NHS - which will cause confusion and upset to many patients!!

14 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This NHS app sucks

I always thought the Gov website was the worse ever until I tried to use this useless pile of crap, I think a child of 5 or less could have made a better app. It never let's you get an appointment, it only tells me to go waste the ER at 3 different hospitals. My local doctors surgery has had a massive upgrade on the building and now there are no doctors willing to do anything for the money they get paid.

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless

Useless - have to keep signing in. Can find what information need easily. Ridiculously over complicated.

9 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have a data breach on my account…

I have a data breach on my account shared my personal information and also put somebody else’s medical record on my account . Contacted GP and NHS app nobody wants to deal with it .
This is serous and disgusting that nobody is concerned !!!!!!

7 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute waste of time and money

System can't even connect to GP to interact. Nothing works. Deep down in the NHS basement is a dark locked room. In that room is a very drunk baboon with a keyboard. Welcome to the NHS IT department.

2 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTELY USELESS!

Absolute rubbish! What’s the point of this app? Only very basic info from GP surgery is on it, which is often incorrect and/or incomplete. If referred to and/or seen by any other practitioner not in the surgery, you’ll never find any correspondence , notes or test results on it as the systems don’t “talk to each other”. The eye watering £££££s that must have been and continue to be wasted on this could have been far better spent on patient care and treatments.

1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

USELESS

Garbage
Download it upload ID then another photo of me exactly the same and this crap says cant recongnise it.
Wont be using this rubbish again, not worth the hassle it a total joke and no doubt fake

31 March 2026
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