Phone app for live/real time emergency care waiting times

Phone app for live/real time emergency care waiting times featured image
img_4272.jpgThis app (available on Android and Apple devices) helps the user to choose the best NHS A & E or walk in centre for their circumstances.

The user can search for local NHS sites either by postcode, phone or device location.

The wait times for each site are displayed in the app. By tapping on the sites more information is available related to treatments offered, opening times and parking.

The app can also navigate the user to the nearest and relevant NHS site. The main function of the app is the provision of the latest known waiting time estimations and treatments offered at each site to help the user make an informed choice.

The information provided on the app is taken directly from the NHS sites displayed.

The app can be downloaded by searching for 'NHS Wait Times' on the app store.

Alternatively to download the app from your android device click here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.nhs.uhnm.livewaittimes

or to download from your apple device click here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/live-wait-times/id1067782968?mt=8

The app has been designed by the University Hospital of North Midlands with the possibility of other NHS Trusts coming on board. For further information please email [email protected]
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