Offaly TD encourages people of Offaly to download HSE Health App

JOHN Clendennen TD is encouraging people across Offaly to download the newly launched HSE Health App, a key initiative under Digital for Care, Ireland’s health and social care digital framework.

Anyone aged 16 and over can download the HSE Health App for free from Google Play or the App Store. The app’s first phase is particularly beneficial for expectant mothers and provides access to essential health services and records.

The app provides quick access to: Medication records (self-declared & scheme-covered), Digital health cards (EHIC, medical card, DPS, etc.), Vaccination records (flu & COVID-19), HSE service info (EDs, Injury Units) and Maternity appointments (for expectant mothers).

According to Deputy Clendennen, “The app is an evolving programme of work, with new services and features planned each year, including expanding the appointment functionality for all public hospital appointments. This is a challenging undertaking but a key priority for the HSE to deliver for everyone under their care, and work is underway to make public hospital appointment notifications and reminders, and support to quit smoking, available in the app”.

To view personal health information, users must log in using a verified MyGovID account. This ensures secure access and protects user privacy. Some general health information and HSE services can still be accessed without verification.

John Clendennen TD emphasised the importance of embracing digital health solutions, stating: “The HSE Health App is a fantastic step forward in modernising and digitising Ireland’s healthcare system, and I want to acknowledge Minister Carroll McNeill for embracing the initiative. It gives people convenient access to essential health records and services at their fingertips. I encourage everyone to download the app and start using it today or visit HSE.ie for more information.”