Press Release: Monday 5 January 2026
Minister for Health welcomes increase in HSE Health app usage as registrations pass 125,000
The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has welcomed the rapid growth in users of the Health Service Executive (HSE) Health App, which now has over 125,000 people registered and more than 210,000 downloads since its launch earlier this year.
The Minister is encouraging more people to sign up, highlighting the app’s role in giving patients greater access to their own health information and the exciting new features introduced in Version 4, released in November.
The latest update brings significant enhancements, including:
- Showing patients the hospital waiting lists they are on for day case and inpatient care, so patients no longer need letters or phone calls to confirm their status. Patients will receive a notification when an appointment is made.
- Access to information on GP general referrals, which account for 85% of referrals, with specialist referrals coming mid-way through 2026.
- Expanded health data for patients on the Structured Chronic Disease Management Programme, including diagnosis and vital measurements.
Minister Carroll MacNeill, said:
“It’s fantastic to see so many people already using the HSE Health App and I encourage everyone aged 16 and over to download it today.
“This app is transforming how patients manage their health from viewing hospital appointments to checking GP referrals and their own vaccination records.
“These features give people more control and convenience and there’s even more coming later this year, ensuring the app continues to evolve to meet patient needs.”
HSE Chief Technology and Transformation Officer Damien McCallion, said:
“The addition of waiting list information and GP referral features have enabled patients to get more up-to-date information about their patient journey.
“We are transforming and improving healthcare for people in Ireland through Digital for Care, with the app being one element of a wide range of innovative digital initiatives.”
Logging into the latest version of the app, people can:
- View appointments from 35 hospitals and BreastCheck screening
- See day case and inpatient waiting lists they are on
- Access to information on GP general referrals made for them
- Get help to stop smoking with the Quit plan
- Sign up for pregnancy week-by-week information
- Keep a list of medicines and allergies
- Carry digital versions of health cards (Medical Card, EHIC)
- View COVID-19 and flu vaccine records
- Find health services.
The HSE Health App is set to deliver quarterly updates throughout 2026, each introducing new features designed to improve usability and enhance its value for patients.
Upcoming releases will include tools to help users take up physical activity, access scans and test results directly through the app and gain access to more of their own health data with access to more hospital appointments and community appointments.
Looking ahead, future updates will enable patients to check wait times for scheduled tests or treatments, receive tailored support for managing chronic conditions, and access clear guidance before and after appointments.