The NHS Wales App has been relaunched, with the public being urged to download it to access a wide range of services digitally.

Welsh minister for mental health and wellbeing Sarah Murphy today said the re-launch of the app marks a significant step forward in the digital transformation of healthcare services.

In a speech at the first NHS Digital Summit, she set out a 12-month roadmap for the app, which includes the function for people to track their progress on an NHS waiting list; view hospital appointments, and a range of tools to help people to manage their health while waiting for surgery.

Murphy said: "Our vision for the NHS Wales app extends far beyond today’s re-launch.

"In the coming months, people will be able to track their treatment waiting times, manage hospital appointments all from their phone or device. This is just the beginning of our digital transformation, as we work towards creating a digital front door to our NHS and social care services."

Meanwhile, the new Welsh Identity Verification Service is also being launched across Wales.

The service will allow people, who do not have government-issued photo ID, to verify their identity at their GP practice to register for the NHS Wales app.

People who have government-issued photo ID can use the online NHS Log-in service to register for the NHS Wales app.