Product Overview

Discover the Digital Health Passport and its features

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Digital Health Passport - Product Overview

What Is the Digital Health Passport?

The Digital Health Passport is a comprehensive mobile and web application designed to help patients manage chronic respiratory conditions and allergies. It combines clinical evidence, personalized education, and smart technology to improve health outcomes.

Who Is It For?

Primary Users

  • Young people with asthma or allergies (ages 5-18)
  • Parents and carers managing their child's condition
  • Adults with respiratory conditions

Healthcare Professionals

  • GP practices and primary care teams
  • Respiratory nurses and specialists
  • Pharmacists
  • School nurses

Supported Conditions

Currently Available

  • Asthma: Full symptom tracking, action plans, medication management
  • Allergies: Personalized education, trigger identification, safety netting

Coming Soon

  • Eczema: Skin condition tracking and management
  • Anaphylaxis: Emergency action planning and training

Key Features

Symptom Tracking

  • Daily symptom diary
  • Peak flow monitoring
  • Trigger identification
  • Visual trends and insights

Action Plans

  • Digital Personalised Asthma Action Plans (PAAPs)
  • Traffic light system (green/amber/red zones)
  • Emergency guidance
  • Shareable with family, schools, and carers

Medication Support

  • Repeat Prescriptions: Direct ordering via NHS Login
  • Medication Reminders: Smart notifications for preventer inhalers
  • Adherence Tracking: Visual progress and insights
  • Inhaler Technique: Video demonstrations and tips

Education

  • Smart Asthma Plan: 7-module interactive learning programme
  • Tailored Content: Age-appropriate resources
  • Evidence-Based: Aligned with BTS/SIGN guidelines
  • Behavior Change: COM-B model approach

Allergy Guidance

  • Personalized allergy education
  • Food and environmental allergies
  • Trigger avoidance strategies
  • Emergency preparedness

Air Quality Alerts

  • Real-time air quality data
  • Personalized trigger alerts
  • Location-based warnings
  • Partnership with Global Action Plan and Professor Jonathan Grigg

Greener NHS Support

  • Inhaler Carbon Tracking: Understand environmental impact
  • Patient-Led Switching: Support for lower-carbon alternatives
  • ICS Net Zero Integration: Aligns with NHS sustainability goals

Technology Overview

Mobile App

  • iOS (iPhone and iPad)
  • Android (phones and tablets)
  • Native mobile experience
  • Offline functionality for core features

Web App

  • Browser-based access
  • Responsive design
  • Same features as mobile

NHS Login Integration

  • Secure authentication
  • GP system integration
  • Repeat prescription access
  • Appointment booking

GP System Integrations

  • EMIS Web
  • SystmOne
  • Vision (in development)
  • FHIR-compliant data exchange

Evidence & Outcomes

The Digital Health Passport is backed by rigorous evaluation:

  • SBRI-funded research: Phases 1, 2, and 3
  • Real-world evidence: Data from 5,000+ active users
  • Published outcomes: Improved adherence, reduced attacks
  • Behavior change framework: COM-B model validation

Learn more about clinical evidence

Getting Started

Ready to start using the Digital Health Passport?

Built by Skyleen. The source code is available on GitHub.

Last updated: 4/14/2026