nhsapp.service.nhs.uk Reviews 

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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

About Sums Up Our Country.

At the start, App working fairly well albeit far short of its capabilities. For no apparent reason, suddenly unable to use or access. Leaves me with no way to embrace technology, including chosen website by GP Practice (Evergreen) as not working either. I'm tired of all this, so when medication runs out. Will stop, unless sit on the phone.

February 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

2 hours spent downloading then trying…

2 hours spent downloading then trying to navigate. Another hour the next day trying to find past information out.
Thought I would try it as I couldn’t get any information from GP .
Seriously not worth my time . Nothing relevant and kept trying to send me to 3 rd party sites.
Needs making easier to use .
Will be deleting.

February 10, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Convoluted Hell

Convoluted no links to the info that they spew out. I am now a very old pensioner And to try and access my account has now become impossible due to a problem with passwords.
I am now locked out of my account and am at my wits end
This quite frankly is the worst website I have ever encountered

February 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The NHS app has lost the plot.

Trying to log in on this site has become a nightmare . It recognises nothing. When I first used the app I thought it was brilliant I only needed to tap on the app and it opened immediately with my fingerprint. Now it’s become a pain I now have to jump through a number of hoops to get access.

February 4, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Reasonably OK when it lets you in

When I can actually log in it’s reasonable but as Face ID doesn’t launch 70% of the time it’s frankly pretty useless.

I don’t have any other apps that fail to launch Face ID - not even the worse than useless Santander app. Yet logging into the NHS app is a game of chance. Will it? Won’t it?

Kainos are yet another public sector IT partner that has failed to deliver the goods - but I’m sure they have enjoyed the c. £140m of tax payers money sent their way over the past 7 years.

February 3, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Restart, Re-boot !!

The app runs ok for a few days, then all I get is a circle buffering - even though all other apps on my 'phone are working with no problems.
The cure is to restart my 'phone.
However, I need to check the app is functioning each day in case I miss any important appointments / results etc. Most annoying !

February 1, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unbelievably useless

Unbelievably useless. I used to be able to sign in using my email and password and then, all of a sudden, they were refusing me entry and telling me I had to give photo ID and make a video of my face turning and repeating numbers. What the actual F? I do not use the app on my phones, I only use the website it on my PC. I asked for help and have now, after asking them to cancel my account, been informed that the ticket has been closed. I can't get signed in, I can't find any links to give the info my GP gave me to prove my ID. The system, like most digitised systems run by any govt/national dept in this useless country is a pathetic joke. Hospitals don't send letters now, one is expected to constantly sign in to see what on earth is happening. it's beyond farcical. I wonder how many have died because of this nonsense? the digitisation of all things is not there for our benefit, it is there for control and manipulation. I am no further forward after multiple emails and 'advice', none of which works.

February 1, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The NHS App is a box-ticking exercise

The NHS App is a box-ticking exercise, not a real service.
I followed the official guidance to book a GP appointment, only to be shown a list of irrelevant clinic types that have nothing to do with seeing a doctor. No clear GP booking, no explanation, no help.

January 31, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Security code fiasco

This review is sent from and concerns Susan Evans. One star as I reported on the 20th jan I could not get a security code so I could not open app. Latest info. on 24th jan. says it can be up to four weeks before they can sort. That is five weeks and I am having treat ment so I cannot read msgs regarding treatment, appointments etc. There is a box on app (when you can finally get through) that says if you want to get on the app without using a code, tick the box. That has never worked. I am absolutely sick of this app and wish I had known it was bad before I installed it.

January 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless

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 phones are ringing out), so there was hope that the App would relieve some of those long drawn out nasty calls eventually answered by a know all receptionist. But no such luck. All the App is, is all your personal business in one place waiting to get hacked. No repeat prescriptions option, no appointment making options, absolutely nothing to be done on this App. Pure & utter nonsense

January 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible

Terrible. Impossible to use. If this is the only way to access NHS no wonder so many people give up. What a waste of taxpayers money. Whoever set this up should be ashamed of themself.

January 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Won't even use the app again,

Like all App, waste of time and space, tried it once , never again as I deleted it completely out of the phone, which I rarely use, too much data protection for anyone to hack into, and to even download a file or to view a file, as they want you to download the app, which is no way , samecwith the GP practice, they now want you to use 365 office which cost you per year,
As knowing that they are like the rest climate change net zero activist, wanting you to do everything online. Just let mother nature do what is best for all, get rid of the internet because its too much easy work as to everything going else where when they never update there records, and this AI rubbish needs getting rid of too.
Lost faith in the NHS from being a baby. As that's a different matter altogether as its something I'll keep to myself knowing why and hiding things .
Go back to the old method in the service as its better, and todays ots all about doing things online, which is no better.

January 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adam and Caroline

Adam and Caroline. Came to help my husband. And they were fantastic. They went over and above to help. I can't thank them enough

January 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Talk about overkill

Talk about overkill! The sms text reminders are annoying maybe 2 is enough but I've received 6 reminders for one appt over the last 2 wks & that was accompanied by a letter through the post as well. Come on NHS do you not think enough money is wasted as it is. Calm it down a bit

December 22, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

one of the worst apps i have been forced to use.

dead links on the NHS website to the app. the app expercience is terrible. everytime i have tried to log in it says either my details are invalid and i need to make a new account that will delete all previous messages. i have just spent the last 30 min trying to login, why do i have to send pictures of my passport and video everytime i want to log in to see messages from my GP. horrendous experience i wouldnt reccomend it to anyone.

December 18, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete waste of my time.

Gave all the details. Great. Then all of a sudden they want photo id. OK. Did that with driving licence. Came back with couldn't read the details. Rubbish!! I could read it perfectly. Did it again. Then they want a video with me repeating 4 numbers. Did that, but the video didn't work. So tried the next time with 4 numbers written on a piece of paper. The numbers were mirror image so it's unlikely that the moron ( if it is a human) will be able to work it out. It would have been quicker for me to walk to the surgery (4 miles) and talk to a human. I REST MY CASE!

December 15, 2025
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