AskFirst is an online health consultation tool available in Buckinghamshire.
AskFirst is free to download on any mobile device, or is available through the website. It provides a symptom checker, self-care advice, and it helps you to find local healthcare services.
How does it work?
A virtual healthcare assistant called ‘Olivia’ will ask a series of questions to assess your symptoms in a clinically safe way.
Olivia will then recommend the most appropriate care for you.
This might be self-care advice via www.nhs.uk, a GP appointment, GP call back or you may be directed to get urgent or emergency care.
If you need to see a GP, the app can prioritise patients into the most appropriate appointment slots based on your needs. You can directly book an urgent or routine appointment without having to call the practice.
The AskFirst app is available to download free on both iOS and Android phones and smart devices, as well as practice websites.
You can also create an AskFirst account or log into one by clicking on the ‘widget’ (the small round image of Olivia) at the bottom right of this screen.
Watch the videos below for more information on AskFirst and how to use it.