If you are registered with our GP surgery, you can access some health services online. This means you can do some tasks when it is better for you and avoid telephoning the practice.
You can do things like:
- Order repeat prescriptions
- See parts of your health record, including information about medicines, vaccinations and test results
- See communications between your GP surgery and other services, such as hospitals
- Book, check or cancel appointments with a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional
- Send us a query or request a sick note
Below are some of the main online services we use in our GP surgery:
NHS App
You can find out more about the NHS App, how to download it and get support here (https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/).
Bridge Street Surgery uses the NHS App to offer patient services online.
You can download the the NHS App free of charge from your app store or access it via a desktop computer.
The NHS App is changing the way in which patients throughout the UK can take control of their health and care. Open to anyone over the age of 13 with an NHS account, the App has a range of features that benefit users saving them time and unnecessary visits to healthcare setting all through a single application.
Features and benefits include:
- Access to Health and care records
- Order repeat prescriptions
- Monitoring and tracking symptoms
- Access your online health information
- Managing appointments
- Giving family and friends proxy access to your record where needed
- view your NHS number
Registering to use the NHS APP
To register to use the NHS App please bring in a form of photo ID (like a passport or driving licence) to the surgery and complete the online services form. The surgery aims to complete your registration within 5 working days, and we will send you the necessary log-in codes via post or text.
More details can be found Getting started with the NHS App – NHS App help and support – NHS
If you’re a patient at our practice you can use the new NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.
Non-urgent advice: Having Problems?
You can still contact the practice by phone or in person, this is just another option, which other patients have found is more convenient and saves them time. More information including “how to” leaflets and videos of patients and why they are using GP online services are available at www.nhs.uk/gponlineservices
Your NHS Login
Your NHS account allows you to access your services through the NHS App or website. It also allows you to access authorised apps such as Airmid and PATCHS.
To have an NHS account, you must be aged 13 or over and registered with an NHS GP surgery in England or the Isle of Man.
You can find out more about how to set up your NHS login, you can visit the NHS website: How to set up NHS login
You may find it easier to have an app on your phone to access your account but you don’t have to. If you prefer, you can access your NHS account online: Log in – NHS App Online (service.nhs.uk)
SystmOnline
SystmOnline allows patients or someone acting on behalf of the patient to proactively manage their care. The online services available include the ability to view an online Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as well as booking appointments and managing medication.
SystmOnline is available as an online service if you prefer to use a computer.
Non-urgent advice: Having Problems?
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Register For Online Services
To register for our online services, SystmOnline, you will need to complete this form and then visit the practice, bringing with you two forms of identification. One of these items should include your photograph.
We will then issue you a username and password.
Once you are registered you will be able to use the service to:
- Order your repeat prescriptions
- Make an appointment
- Cancel an appointment
- Change your contact details
- Review your medications and known allergies
Please note, you do not need to register in order to use the online request forms on our website.