Labor will digitize the NHS Red Book, which parents use for their children’s medical records, as part of a series of reforms to the NHS app.

Parents and the NHS will be able to see if children are behind on vaccinations or tests through new digital records, with automated notifications prompting them to book appointments under the party’s plans.

This little red book has been distributed to new parents for 30 years.

Previous health secretaries, including Jeremy Hunt and Matt Hancock, wanted to digitize it during their time in office, but so far the plan has not materialized.

Labor hopes its plan will help boost MMR vaccination rates, which have fallen in recent years.

At the same time, measles outbreaks became more common.

Wes Streeting MP, Labour’s shadow health secretary, said: “Children born today will see the 22nd century in their lifetime, and things we can’t even imagine. Labor wants them to be the healthiest generation ever. Here’s why We are going to digitize the Red Book so children’s health records appear on the NHS app.

“This major move will transform children’s healthcare and mean more children will be protected against measles. Now measles is back. It’s hard to think of a more obvious decline in Britain under the Conservatives Signs are up.

“Through the Red Book on the app, the NHS will be able to notify every parent of an unprotected child, provide them with accurate information about the MMR vaccine and invite their child to be vaccinated. This is how modern health services address this public health crisis The way.”

Labor will also pledge to give patients more control over their healthcare through the NHS app.

This will include access to their medical records on their phone, notifications about screenings and vaccines they are eligible for, and being told what care to expect if diagnosed with a long-term condition such as asthma or diabetes.

Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer claimed his party would “put the power in the hands of patients” and GPs could ensure “time is not wasted ticking boxes”.

“In 2024, patients are still phoning and waiting at 8am, or even queuing in person, just to see a doctor. It’s no wonder so many people are unwilling or don’t have the time, the disease is being caught too late, the NHS is under increasing pressure and losing life,” he said.

Sir Keir added: “The app should not only be used for healthcare but also for healthier living. When you reach the appropriate age you will be notified of vaccinations, tests and screenings so you can start early Discovering diseases such as breast and bowel cancer.”