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193                <h1>April 2026: NHS App &amp; Communication Update</h1>
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201<p data-start="65" data-end="83">We are encouraging all our patients to start using the&nbsp;<strong data-start="140" data-end="151">NHS App</strong>, a quick, secure, and convenient way to manage your healthcare.</p>
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210<p data-start="399" data-end="529">Using the NHS App helps you stay in control of your health and reduces the need to call or visit the surgery for routine requests.</p>
211<p data-start="531" data-end="772">From <strong data-start="536" data-end="550">April 2026</strong>, we will be moving towards primarily communicating with patients via <strong data-start="620" data-end="644">email or the NHS App</strong>, rather than SMS. If you do not already have the NHS App, we recommend downloading it and ensuring notifications are turned on.</p>
212<p data-start="774" data-end="954">Get started: <a href="https://islingtonhousemc-liverpool.nhs.uk/practice-information/support-to-patients/the-nhs-app/">Islington House Medical Centre - The NHS App</a><br data-start="834" data-end="837">More information: <a href="https://islingtonhousemc-liverpool.nhs.uk/practice-information/support-to-patients/the-nhs-app/the-nhs-app-frequently-asked-questions/">Islington House Medical Centre - NHS App: Frequently Asked Questions</a><br data-start="903" data-end="906">Download the app:&nbsp;
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213<p data-start="956" data-end="1153">Please also ensure we have your correct email address on record. You can update this by contacting the surgery or completing the Blinx form.</p>
214<p data-start="1155" data-end="1258">If you need any help setting up the NHS App, please visit Reception and we will be happy to assist you.</p>
215<p data-start="1260" data-end="1303" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Thank you,<br data-start="1270" data-end="1273">Islington House Medical Centre</p>
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