NHS Now has got off to a flying start, with over 1,000 downloads and concrete evidence that it is persuading people to access primary care and urgent care centres over A&E.
In this short film, we explain the thinking and actions behind the initial 'soft' launch phase and 2 local users - Andy Murtha, a local service user and patient advocate and Sue Staples, Healthwatch Leicestershire Board Member - explain their enthusiasm for the App.
To find out more about NHS Now -see https://eastleicestershireandrutlandccg.nhs.uk/nhs-now/
To download the NHS NOW from the Apple Store, go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nhs-now/id1049702707