Who is the Digital Health Passport for?

The Digital Health Passport is designed for multiple audiences, each with specific needs and benefits.

Primary Users

Children & Young People (Ages 5-18)

Managing their own condition

• Develop independence in managing their health
• Track symptoms and understand triggers
• Learn about their condition through age-appropriate content
• Build confidence with medication management
• Share their experiences with healthcare providers

Key Benefits:

• Empowerment and self-management skills
• Reduced anxiety about their condition
• Better communication with parents and doctors
• Portable health records they control

Parents & Carers

Supporting children with chronic conditions

• Monitor and track their child's symptoms
• Manage medication schedules and reminders
• Access action plans during emergencies
• Coordinate care with schools and healthcare providers
• Reduce worry with better information and control

Key Benefits:

• Peace of mind with 24/7 access to plans
• Better sleep knowing medication reminders are set
• Confidence in emergency situations
• Reduced time spent on admin (repeat prescriptions)

Adults with Long-term Conditions

Continuing management into adulthood

• Transition smoothly from pediatric to adult care
• Maintain independence in health management
• Access the same tools that worked in childhood
• Keep comprehensive health records

Healthcare Professionals

GP Practices & Primary Care Teams

• Digital Personalised Asthma Action Plans (PAAPs)
• Reduced admin burden for repeat prescriptions
• Better patient data for clinical decisions
• Improved adherence monitoring
• Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) support

Respiratory Nurses & Specialists

• Training and education modules
• Patient engagement tools
• Outcome tracking and reporting
• Structured care delivery support

Pharmacists

• Medication adherence insights
• Inhaler technique support materials
• Repeat prescription integration

School Nurses

• Access to student health plans
• Emergency action plan visibility
• Coordination with parents and GPs

NHS Commissioners & Decision Makers

Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)

• Evidence-based pathway improvements
• Return on investment data
• Population health management
• Net zero carbon reduction initiatives
• Digital transformation support

Clinical Commissioning Groups

• Reduce A&E attendances for asthma attacks
• Improve medication adherence rates
• Support asthma bundle of care delivery
• Greener inhaler program implementation

Researchers & Academics

• Real-world evidence generation
• Behavior change research (COM-B model)
• Digital health intervention studies
• Population health analytics

Geographic Coverage

Currently Deployed

• North East London ICB
• Manchester NHS
• Shropshire NHS
• Multiple other ICBs across England

Available Nationwide

The Digital Health Passport is available to individuals across the UK through:

• Direct download from app stores
• NHS Login registration
• GP practice referrals

Not Sure If It's Right For You?

The Digital Health Passport is most beneficial if you:

• Have asthma, allergies, or epilepsy (especially if starting in childhood)
• Want better control over your condition
• Need help remembering medications
• Want to reduce emergency situations
• Seek evidence-based education about your condition
• Need to coordinate care across multiple providers
• Are interested in understanding your triggers and patterns

Getting Started: Learn how to install and set up