Carlow Minister urges the public to use the new HSE Health App
Minister for State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor says the new HSE Health App will 'empower patients'
Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has said the new HSE Health App will empower patients by giving them easy access to their health information.
The Carlow-Kilkenny TD encouraged the public to download the new app and starting using it, saying it will become the digital front door for patients in the coming months and years to navigate and access the health service.
"This innovative tool is going to be transformative," Minister Murnane O'Connor said. "It will give patients digital access to their own health information and in the process make it easier for doctors to access accurate and reliable information about their patients care.
"I would encourage everyone over the age of 16 to download the new HSE Health App now."
The app allows people to:
- Carry a digital list of self-declared medications and see a list of medicines received through the Drugs Payment Scheme or Medical Card Scheme.
- Store your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), medical card, Long-term Illness card (LTI), Drugs Payment Scheme card (DPS) and GP Visit card.
- Access ‘flu and COVID-19 vaccination records.
- Easily find information about HSE services, such as Emergency Departments and Injury Units.
- View maternity service appointments (for expectant mothers).
Anyone aged over 16 can now download the app for free from Google Play or the App Store. The app is built with the highest standards of security and privacy to ensure patients' personal health information is protected.
Further planned releases over 2025 will allow people to:
- Access to public hospital and screening appointments information for public patients.
- Check referrals and waiting times information.
- Receive additional self-care information and support services including smoking cessation and chronic disease management.