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Accurx Switch: Everything you need to know
Accurx Switch: Everything you need to know

This article includes everything you need to know about Accurx Switch including a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Written by Moreen
Updated over 3 months ago

Accurx Switch is a mobile app which makes communication between NHS healthcare professionals easier. It is the most widely adopted healthcare communication app in hospitals.

What are the main features of Switch?

Directory

  • View phone numbers, bleeps, and extensions added by your colleagues

  • Add, edit and delete these entries to help keep the directory up-to-date

  • Use the ’Quick Dial’ function to respond to bleeps efficiently

Hospital Switcher

  • Quickly switch between hospitals so that you can always find the contacts you need

  • See the hospitals closest to you to make switching easier

Securely contact a patient’s GP about their care

Connect with primary care via your desktop or Switch App.

  • Contact your patient's GP practice in one click

  • Connect with 98% of GP practices across the country

  • Attach digital documents including clinic and discharge letters

  • Create message templates to share with your team

How can I download Switch?

Which countries does Switch operate in?

United Kingdom

Hungary

Portugal

Australia

India

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Austria

Ireland

Saudi Arabia

United States of America

Italy

Spain

Bangladesh

Kenya

Singapore

Belgium

Malaysia

South Africa

Brunei

Malta

Sweden

Canada

Netherlands

Switzerland

Chile

New Zealand

Trinidad and Tobago

Denmark

Nigeria

United Arab Emirates

France

Norway

Zimbabwe

Germany

Pakistan

How do I sign up?

You can sign up for Accurx Switch using this link 👉 https://app.switch.accurx.com/signup

The screenshot below shows the details you will need to enter when signing up. 👇

We have changed the accepted email domains when using Switch in the UK, to make the app more secure and ensure that only health professionals can access the app.
You'll be able to read more about this here.

How do I switch countries?

In order to change the country, you will need to delete the app and then redownload it.

When you open the app after downloading it, it will ask you which country you want to connect to.

If you still have any questions or concerns, feel free to chat with us using the green message bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of this page. 👉

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