Overview

Over 900,000 patients in Ireland now have the ability to view their appointments through the Health Service Executive (HSE) Health App.

Key Features

• From September 11, 2025, patients across 31 hospitals can easily track their appointments.
• Access to personal health and social care information is available.
• Maternity appointments have been viewable since the app’s launch on February 25, 2025.

Minister’s Statement

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health, expressed her enthusiasm: “I am delighted that so many more patients can now view their appointments in the HSE Health App. This will make it easier for them to keep track of their appointments when they download and log in to the app, and I would encourage everyone to do so.”

Future Developments

The HSE is working to expand the app’s functionality:

1. More appointment types will be added over time.
2. Patients will eventually be able to book, reschedule, or cancel appointments through the app.
3. Telehealth appointments are expected to be integrated early next year.

Additional Features

Patients can also:

• View their BreastCheck screening appointments.
• Receive weekly updates about pregnancy if expecting.
• Access digital versions of health cards, including Medical Card and European Health Insurance Card.
• Utilize the QUIT stop smoking service for personalized support.

HSE’s Vision

Damien McCallion, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at HSE, stated: “The evolving HSE Health App is an essential tool as we move towards a single digital health record for everyone, ensuring people are empowered partners in their healthcare journey.”

Future Features

Upcoming enhancements for the app include:

• Waiting list information.
• Access to full maternity charts for expectant mothers.
• Additional self-care information and support.
• More personal health information access.

Conclusion

The HSE Health App aims to provide patients with a comprehensive and user-friendly platform to manage their health information effectively.