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 1 out of 5 stars

Shame you can't give no stars

Shame you can't give no stars. An app that is about as useful as a chocolate teapot. It is total garbage and just like large swathes of the NHS is a total busted flush. Doesn't work. You go through endless reams of security and still can't access what information need to or book the appointment you need. Mind you if you actually do get an appointment the chances of getting any meaningful help are so small it's not worth trying.

15 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Its almost like the NHS does not want…

Its almost like the NHS does not want you to access your own information. All i wanted to do was check my next appointment for my blood test result and i get asked to do annoying things like provide photo ID etc when signing up to the NHS app, which was kinda shocking.I know this is all for patient security but is still flaming frustrating, especially if you do not have a lot of free time.
They will be asking for finger print and retina verification as the next step for security lol.

6 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

embarrassingly bad

embarrassingly bad , no wonder NHS is failing with rubbish like this ..... Liebor wants us all to go digital not a hope with SH1T like this .... Gave up after 6 times of the stupid verify by pictures crap

1 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worra load a shite

I really wish it would allow me to leave no stars
Every week for months now I get a text saying get in touch with the surgery,
I arrive at the surgery and no body in the whole practice has a clue what I am talking about
It is really scary especially if you have recently had test for cancer diabetes ulcers seizures
It is terrifying, the practice doesn't care
No money in it
I've uninstalled the app I would rather die of ignorance than total panic thanks for nothing NHS and bousefield

8 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not even worth 1 star never been able…

Not even worth 1 star never been able to get it to connect with my surgery still have to use airmid to order repeat medication and phone up for test results, contacted NHS digital who gave me a huge list of step by step instructions to sort between myself and the practice, but sorry you are both NHS why does if fall in my lap complete joke

1 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Problem with accepting photo ID

Downloaded the app and got to the point where you have to provide photo ID to go any further. Despite taking a pinpoint clear photo of a driving licence, it came up with the error message saying there was a problem with the photo. Tried five times with the same result. As such I can not use the app to get prescriptions so will tell my Doctors to carry on using paper copies. A complete waste of time and effort.

28 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORST APP BY FAR

I use hundreds of applications. The NHS app is the worst, by far.
Wrong information, no Information, repeated login problems. Given the importance of the information delivered by this app, it is not only incompetent and frustrating, but it is also dangerous
Just look at Amazon, for example. It's a vast, hugely complicated organisation, the app works like a dream, silky smooth and a doddle to navigate
Be like Amazon NHS

19 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NHS app lets carers down

I am a carer for my parents. I dont live with them and have a different GP surgery. Although I added them to my NHS app I cant use it to see their test results or makeappointments for them. WHY THE HELL NOT??????? Took one parent to an urgent hospital appointment this week and got told off by the consultant because I could not see their blood test results on the app. Even NHS staff dont understand the limitations of the app. You can only connect accounts of people at the same GP surgery.

16 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Missing annd incomplete/incorrect…

Missing annd incomplete/incorrect information and a completely pointless waste of money that could have been spent elsewhere.
When I get my degree in website analysis I’ll come back and have another go but God help anyone a bit doddery or unable to use a computer/phone.

18 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless!

Downloaded the app, jumped through all the hoops to get started, been waiting over 3 weeks to get registered, to no avail, just getting a message that it's taking longer than usual, give up and removed the app from my phone

8 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NHS app😩

Having registered an NHS app, I tried to get in only to be told my password is wrong when it is written down in front of me! Carried on to have to put new password in which I did, it then tells me that after all my details that I have an account so I continue with all my details again with my new password, to which I was told again I already have an account, that after being told that my details were wrong when put them in at first! What a run around to get nowhere, once again I abandoned this silly app, can visit Drs quicker than doing this.

8 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Registering for an NHS Login is Virtually Impossible!

During her pregnancy 6 years ago, my wife developed gestational diabetes. Whilst this appeared to have gone away once our daughter was born, she is still required to have blood tests to check that the diabetes has not returned.
Yesterday she received a text requesting that she make an appointment for a blood test.
However, in order to have the appointment confirmed, she needed to register for an NHS Login.
Despite providing details such as NHS number; copy of British passport (only issued 3 years ago) and a picture of her face on their app, her application has been rejected.
Either the app is not fit for purpose, or the process is designed tp prevent British Taxpayers from accessing NHS Services.
She can get a new passport, but she can't get a blood test appointment confirmed.
ABSOLUTELY DIABOLICAL!

7 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had the original GP app on my mobile…

I had the original GP app on my mobile i went to reorder my prescription and the experienced being run around, I have tried numerous times to gain access to the new system with total failure. So today i presented a paper prescription at reception, I told the receptionist my problem and she then gave me a fistful of papers to fill out I have to confirm who i am but i am already in the system this is crazy ? My experience so far has not been a good one, no doubt i will be going backwards and forward to see the receptionist trying to gain access, Why change a system that worked into a Frankenstein that doesn't ? those nerds have so much to answer for.

4 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NHS YUCK

The app is simply not fit for purpose.
It has now become appallingly complex.
I find this morning I cannot sign in to order medication.
It needs to be basically restored to the original format ,and before it is let loose on the general public get some of the older generation give their opinions not babyfaced yuppies whose language is on another planet

21 July 2025
Unprompted review

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