FollowMyHealth vs Patient Access

FFollowMyHealth—Visit Patient Access—Visit

F FollowMyHealth #7 in Patient Portal Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit FollowMyHealth

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Patient Access #8 in Patient Portal Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Patient Access

• FollowMyHealth fits best

  Patients needing free records and provider access

• Patient Access fits best

  UK patients using NHS and local care services

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Side by side

Feature	FFollowMyHealth —/10 Visit ↗	Patient Access —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#7 in Patient Portal Software	#8 in Patient Portal Software
Best for	Patients needing free records and provider access	UK patients using NHS and local care services
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo
Features FollowMyHealth 1/4 · Patient Access 2/4
Secure messaging	✓	✓
Record access	Not published	✓ (best)
Online payments	Not published	Not published
Digital forms	Not published	Not published
Specs
Appointment tools	Not published	Self-schedule
Mobile access	Not published	Web-and-app
Our review
Pros	View shared records, clinical documents, and test results Message providers and manage or schedule appointments Track personal health information on web and mobile	Book in-person or remote GP appointments and request repeat prescriptions. View and share medical records, then message a GP practice. Access selected NHS referrals and local pharmacy services.
Cons	Features depend on what a connected healthcare organization enables The feature set centers on patient access rather than broader portal capabilities Provider-side availability depends on participating organizations	GP-linked features depend on practice participation and availability. Self-referral is limited to selected NHS services. It focuses on patient access rather than a broad practice portal.
Our verdict	FollowMyHealth is a patient engagement and electronic health-record portal from Veradigm. Patients can use its web and mobile apps to access health information shared by participating providers, communicate with care teams, and manage… Read the review →	Patient Access connects people in the UK with participating GP practices and local health services through a website and mobile app. It is aimed at patients who want to manage routine care online: depending on their practice, they can book… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FollowMyHealth — where it wins

  • View shared records, clinical documents, and test results
  • Message providers and manage or schedule appointments
  • Track personal health information on web and mobile

  Where it doesn't

  • Features depend on what a connected healthcare organization enables
  • The feature set centers on patient access rather than broader portal capabilities
  • Provider-side availability depends on participating organizations

• Patient Access — where it wins

  • Book in-person or remote GP appointments and request repeat prescriptions.
  • View and share medical records, then message a GP practice.
  • Access selected NHS referrals and local pharmacy services.

  Where it doesn't

  • GP-linked features depend on practice participation and availability.
  • Self-referral is limited to selected NHS services.
  • It focuses on patient access rather than a broad practice portal.

• FFollowMyHealth—/10 · Free plan

  A free web and mobile portal for records, provider messaging, and appointments.

  Visit FollowMyHealthFull verdict →
• Patient Access—/10 · Free plan

  A free web and mobile portal for GP services and selected local care.

  Visit Patient AccessFull verdict →