{"id":30600,"date":"2022-09-10T10:28:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T10:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/?p=30600"},"modified":"2022-09-10T10:28:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T10:28:00","slug":"nhs-appointment-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/nhs-appointment-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Build Successful NHS Appointment App? Don\u2019t Follow the Footsteps of NHS Digital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The conclusion of the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Experience and convenience count in digital healthcare services!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>A quick overview of the NHS appointment app<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHS launched its app on 31 December 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The aim was to provide comprehensive support to the UK people in accessing the NHS service in a time-sensitive and efficient manner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, it has now more than 22 million users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"981\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NHS-app.png\" alt=\"NHS Digital App\" class=\"wp-image-30603\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Its features include \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Securely access a range of NHS services at any time, anywhere<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Get NHS COVID pass<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Guidance for the COVID-19<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Search for GP and book or cancel the GP appointment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Users can explore the available medicine and can repeat the prescription<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Secure access to the health records&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Register for the organ donation decision<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Allows to know how the NHS appointment app uses your data<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">We understand that you may be wondering why you should not follow in the footsteps of an appointment app that already has 22 million users.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>The NHS app failed to deliver the true value!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Numbers don\u2019t lie. But it also doesn\u2019t define success every time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No doubt, the NHS digital entered the market with a solid vision but the lack of execution becomes the prior reason for its downfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">They think that a digital health service is just about launching an app with attractive features. But in reality, the scenario is entirely different.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is all about how you deliver the care experience and peace of mind to the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">This is where the NHS appointment app failed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t believe it? Here is proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1. App Store Ratings<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"530\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2.9-Star.png\" alt=\"NHS app ratings on App Store\" class=\"wp-image-30604\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">2. Google Store Ratings<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"406\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3.2.png\" alt=\"NHS app ratings on Google Play Store\" class=\"wp-image-30605\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The response of patients speaks everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">But we dig deep down into its reviews in order to help you avoid the same mistakes that the NHS appointment booking app has done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Patients don\u2019t have complete access to their own health records<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lack of HL7 and FHIR standards.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The registration process is full of headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Wait, wait and only wait for the appointment gets confirmed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Patients with chronic conditions suffered the most with the NHS appointment app<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Let us show you a screenshot of one of the user&#8217;s review.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"589\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Review.png\" alt=\"NHS appointment app review\" class=\"wp-image-30606\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Meaning, if you want to build a successful NHS appointment app, you must need to focus on the three major aspects \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The business strategy that grabs the attention of the users<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The technology of the app must be futuristic and powerful<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Secure patients&#8217; data storage and exchange<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Top-notch tips to build an NHS appointment app that performs up to the mark<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>1. Business strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to digital healthcare services, features play a significant role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The NHS app has some common features which you can add to your appointment app. However, to deliver more value, you must go for the unique features.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nearby pharmacy store<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Online prescription note<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Order medicine from an online pharmacy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Full access to the patient data<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In-app messaging with the GP or healthcare entities<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Medication reminder<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>2. Powerful technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The performance of the NHS booking app is the deciding factor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">We have read almost 50+ reviews and 90% of the criticism was all about technical issues and lack of user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it\u2019s essential to focus on the tech stack of your app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what you need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Go for MVP<\/span> (Low capital, less development time, can build user-friendly app)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Go for Native<\/span> (High capital, the separate codebase for iOS &amp; Android, high performance)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Go for Cross-platform<\/span> (High capital, the single codebase for iOS &amp; Android, high transparency)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>3. Secure patient data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient data is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hence, your app should have a protective shield against cybercriminals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, the NHS appointment app must comply with data privacy laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What\u2019s more, it should have the ability to fetch or exchange patient data seamlessly as per the HL7 and FHIR standards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how you can deliver the experience and convenience with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Who are we?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based in Ontario, we are a healthcare-focused IT company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">We remove the chaos into the business vision of healthcare startups, enterprises, and organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes us special is that we have a dedicated team of business, technical, and compliance who holds a combined 250+ years of extensive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you are wondering, explore our epic health tech <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/case-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#7b68ee\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">case studies<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The conclusion of the blog. 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