HSE Health app now available for download

The HSE and the government have announced the start of the HSE Health app, the members of the public can now download them to their telephones.

The app is available for everyone over 16 via the Google Play or the App Store. There is currently in the first phase of development in which users need a verified “Mygovid” to access personal health information. The app enables the public to do the following:

• Wear a digital list of self-declared medication and see a list of medication that has been obtained from the Drugs payment system or the medical card system.
• Keep your European health insurance card, your medical card, your long-term illness card, the drug payment card and the GP visit card.
• Access flu and Covid-19 vaccination records.
• Simply find information about HSE services such as EDS and injury units.
• Take a look at the appointments for maternity services (for expectant mothers).

In order to register at the HSE Health app and access personal health information, the user needs a verified Mygovid account. If users do not have verified Mygovid, you can continue to use the app to find information on health conditions and HSE services.

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD said: “This app is an exciting milestone in which we grant the patient digital access to their own health information and facilitate everyone to control the healthcare service.

“We can now ensure that every patient provides easily accessible health information that are correct and trustworthy. The gradual introduction of appointment notifications and memories makes it easier for people to manage their care.

“I know that the app development team also advised themselves with a number of patient organizations so that their needs are included in the draft process to ensure that the app is centered,” she added.

“The HSE works with colleagues throughout the government to integrate the HSE Health app into the digital government letter bag that will be published later this year.”

Bernard Gloster, CEO from HSE -CEO, improve efficiency in services.

“Through the use and continuous development of digital tools such as the New HSE Health app, we see a future in which our patients and the people who take care of them are enabled and better informed about their care.

“I will continue to ensure that we prioritize the patient increased access to your data and the interaction with our health services for improving your experience.”

Damien McCallion, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer from HSE, said: “This is just the beginning – the app is a developed work program with new services and functions that are planned every year, including the expansion of appointment function for all public hospital appointments. This is a challenging undertaking, but an important priority that can be delivered for everyone under our care.

“The app is an aspect of the digitization of the healthcare service and a great priority, as we face new challenges and ensure that we can offer the health service to the needs and deserve the country.”

Work in progress in order to maintain notifications and memories from the public hospital and to support the support available in the app for smoking. Features for patients who will be delivered in the future include access to the public hospital and the review of information for public patients. Transfers and waiting times information; and additional self -care information and support services.