Patient Access vs FirstVet

Patient Access connects you to healthcare services when you need them most. Book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and explore your local pharmacy services. NEW: You can now create a Patient Access account without linking to your UK GP practice and enjoy the following features: • If you’re feeling under the weather, search for symptoms and find patient information articles • Self-refer to NHS services such as talking therapies, sexual health, antenatal care and drug and alcohol addiction services • Choose from over 30 services provided by your local community pharmacy and book in the app • Access and read medical advice and healthy living tips from the experts • Sign in quickly, easily and securely with Touch or Face ID • Swiftly check if you can link to your GP If you are able to link your Patient Access account to your GP practice, you can also get access to the following features where they are made available by your practice: • Book face-to-face or remote online appointments with your GP, nurse or clinician at a time that suits you • Request repeat prescriptions online, with convenient delivery to your preferred pharmacy • View your medical record, including test results, immunisations and allergies • Securely share your medical record with healthcare professionals of your choosing, without the need to contact your practice • Look after your loved ones and act on their behalf to book appointments and repeat prescriptions • Message your GP directly from within Patient Access at home or on the move • Where your practice has enabled it, book a remote video consultation with your GP, nurse or clinician You must be a registered patient at a participating practice to use the GP-linked features in Patient Access.

VIDEO CALL A VET TO GET EXPERT ADVICE. For those middle-of-the night emergencies, and everything else, FirstVet helps you navigate the best possible care for your pet. Our service provides expert advice for situations when you're not sure what to do. Should I go to the emergency clinic? Should I monitor my pet's symptoms and then make a decision? From the convenience of your own home, a vet can help determine the next best step with regards to your pet’s symptoms and whether they require a trip to an emergency clinic visit, a non-emergent visit, or whether the symptoms can be triaged at home. Maybe you’re wondering why your cat has suddenly lost his or her appetite? Whether your dog's vomiting or diarrhea requires immediate treatment? With us, help is on the way when and where you need it. ADD YOUR PET AND CONSULT A LICENSED VET By downloading the app and adding your pet's details in advance, you can quickly get expert help when you need it the most. Signing up is completely free and takes less than a minute. WHAT WE CAN HELP YOU WITH All of our vets are and have 5+ years of experience. Here are some examples of what our vets can help your pet with: - Vomiting and diarrhea - Eye and ear problems - Ingestion of potentially toxic chemicals - Itching and skin problems - Coughing and sneezing - Ticks for dogs and cats - Injuries and accidents - Behavioral problems - Dental care - Rehabilitation and wellness - Healthcare advice for horses