In line with the NHS England directive, we now have the facilty for patients to book appointments, request prescriptions and access patients summary medical information on line via Egton Medical Information Systems, now known as “Patient Access”.

Below are a selection of apps available for Apple and Android phones that  you may find to be useful. We will be updating the list from time to time as new apps become available

For more information on how to make best use of this online system and some precautions that you should consider, take a look at this PATIENT ONLINE LEAFLET or use this link to the NHS website. You may be asked if you have read it when you apply for access. 

Also see the NHS Apps Library (currently in BETA) and MyFitnessPal for a selection of health related apps.  These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the websites or apps on this page. We have no responsibility for the content of the linked websites.

Please note for immediate life-threatening emergencies call 999.

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Patient Access App

Book face-to-face or remote appointments with your GP, nurse or clinician at a time that suits you, Request repeat medication at your convenience, with delivery of your prescription to your preferred pharmacy, Keep track of your medical records, including easy access to test results and details of your immunisations and allergies. Website Link

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manage your health app

Manage Your Health App

To help manage long term conditions, Stoke-on-Trent Clinical Commissioning Group and the School of Pharmacy at Keele University have developed an application to support patients manage their condition. 

Using computer generated characters, interactive quizzes and information resources, the app downloads updates to help patients with asthma, COPD, diabetes and back pain with additional conditions to follow. Website Link

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ask nhs

Ask NHS App

Ask NHS provides you with improved access to NHS services. You can talk through your symptoms in complete confidence with Olivia, a virtual health assistant.

If needed, Olivia will arrange for a call back from a 111 Nurse to discuss your symptoms further. You can also search NHS approved healthcare advice, schedule GP appointments and search opening times/locations of local healthcare services. Ask NHS is available to all patients in the UK over 18. Website Link

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right breathe app

Right Breathe App

In asthma and COPD, prescribing inhaled medicines appropriately and using them correctly is not straightforward. RightBreathe is tool designed specifically to help clinicians and patients using inhaled therapy and devices in the most appropriate manner as shown by various respiratory publications. Website Link

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my health app

My Health App

Digital solutions for long term condition management. For patients with Asthma, COPD, Diabetes and Heart Disease apps that enable the best outcomes. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Website Link
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