HSE Health App 5.0 Release

New and enhanced features have been added to the HSE Health App in its latest update, including the Get Active Programme, a new physical activity behaviour change support feature from the HSE Healthy Eating Active Living Programme.

The Get Active Programme is suitable for adults who are looking to take a step towards a more active lifestyle. The 10-week programme, delivered via an interactive dashboard, includes a graded walking plan, strength-based exercise sessions and more. Those who sign up will also receive a free Get Active pack, which includes a step-counter, resistance bands and programme manual.

Damien McCallion, HSE Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, said:

“As well as being able to see hospital and BreastCheck appointments, waiting lists, GP referrals, QUIT smoking supports and pregnancy milestones to name but a few, the addition of the Get Active programme is yet another enhancement to the app. Research tells us that most people in Ireland would like to be more active than they currently are, and the Get Active latest update in the HSE Health App will support them to do that. 

“The feedback we are getting from users is really positive, people find it very beneficial to have all their appointments, medication lists, EHIC, DPS and Medical Cards as well as flu and COVID-19 vaccination records all in the app.  I encourage anyone over 16 to download the HSE App and see for yourself how useful it is in helping you to mind and manage your health.” 

Sarah O’Brien, HSE National Lead Healthy Eating Active Living, Health and Wellbeing, said:

“This is an important milestone for HSE Health and Wellbeing. The health benefits of regular physical activity are immense, from improved sleep and mood, stronger muscles and bones, to living longer. But we all need a little help and motivation to fit it into our busy lives. The Get Active Programme has lots of helpful hints and tips, and it’s free and accessible to everyone through the HSE Health app.”  

Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, said:

“The HSE Health app has been downloaded over a quarter of a million times since it was launched this time last year, and is already providing benefits for thousands of people using our health services.

“More than 450,000 appointments have been displayed in the app to date, and over one-third of app users currently have upcoming appointments visible.

"With this latest update and the roll-out of the Get Active programme, we’re continuing to deliver on our promise to harness digital tools to enhance and improve access to healthcare services for everyone in Ireland.”

Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, said:

“Supporting people to live healthier lives is a priority for me, and the Get Active Programme in the HSE app delivers this support into the palm of people’s hands, empowering them to reap the health benefits of increased physical activity.”

This latest app release continues to expand access to personal health information and services within the app:

• expanded visibility of day case and inpatient waiting lists at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
• GP Specialist Referrals, building on earlier GP referral functionality
• additional health data for users on Chronic Disease Management Preventative and Opportunistic Case Findings Programmes 
• enhancements to deliver personalised messaging and control of preferred communication channels
• foundational development which will provide access to HSE accounts via the web in addition to the downloadable App in the next release to broaden access to digital health services

For more information see HSE Health App.  

Download the free HSE Health app via the App Store or Google Play.