Scotland’s new health and social care online appl, MyCare.scot, is set to be available to everyone in Scotland from April 2026, following its initial launch in Lanarkshire this December.
This innovative online platform aims to revolutionise the way individuals access and engage with health and social care services.
Users will receive a secure digital identity, along with access to certain personal data and the national service locator provided by NHS inform.
The initial phase in Lanarkshire will focus on dermatology outpatient services.
A comprehensive evaluation will be conducted, ensuring that the app’s development is informed by user feedback and experiences prior to its gradual launch across Scotland beginning in April.
After the initial deployment, MyCare will extend to include hospital-based services, followed by the integration of additional sectors within the health and social care framework, such as GP offices, pharmacies, social work, and social care.
Upon completion of the rollout, MyCare will become the most extensive app available to patients anywhere in the UK.
Health Secretary Neil Gray commented:
“MyCare.scot is the single biggest digital innovation in Scotland’s health and social care system and will revolutionise how people manage and receive their healthcare.”
“The introduction of this app will be a landmark moment for Scotland and aligns with the commitments this Government has made to bringing down waiting lists, and making care more personal and closer to home.”
“Our initial launch in NHS Lanarkshire will help us ensure the MyCare app is robust, safe, secure, and meets peoples’ needs. I am delighted we will then see a population-wide rollout from April and we have today published a high-level summary rollout plan setting out our approach.”
“We have worked closely with NHS Education for Scotland and key stakeholders to develop MyCare.scot, and I want to thank everyone who has worked hard to help us reach this stage and to ensure we deliver rollout of the app across the country from April.”
