Find an app for wellbeing and independence

We do not recommend one app or website over another and appreciate that there are many other options available to online users.

Please ensure that you share important advice around privacy, being safe and legal online and personal responsibility when using digital tools and services. 

When viewing or downloading apps to your device, ensure you use the official app store supported on your device.

Downloading apps

Find out how to download apps:

• Apple
• Android
• Microsoft

These apps are available free to download on Apple or Android devices (unless stated):

• NHS Food Scanner: find food nutritional information by scanning barcodes or searching.
• Drink free days: practical support to cut down on drinking alcohol.
• NHS Couch to 5K: a beginner’s running app.
• NHS Weight Loss: 12 week plan to track eating habits and develop a healthier lifestyle.
• NHS Active 10: tracks your walking activity throughout the day.
• NHS Quit Smoking: a 28 day programme to help stop smoking.

Some health boards have a dedicated section on their website detailing useful apps and websites. You may find this information through your health board website. Alternatively, you can Google terms such as "Your local health board name: app library" or "Orcha App library: local health board name."

These apps are available free to download on Apple or Android devices (unless stated):

• Headspace: app for sleep and mindfulness (subscription required for full access).
• Silvercloud Health: tools and support with mental health issues.
• Sorted: supporting mental health through music.
• Sleepio: app designed to help with sleep.

These apps are available free to download on Apple or Android devices (unless stated):

• This is Sand: make and share pictures out of sand.
• Let’s Create! Pottery HD Lite: digital pottery making.
• My house of memories: reminiscence activities for those living with dementia.
• My Bowling 3D: digital ten pin bowling.
• Magic piano: a piano rhythm game.
• Quizziz: online quiz app for groups or individuals.
• Wordle: daily word puzzles.
• Garage Band: digital music making app (Apple devices only)

These apps are available free to download on Apple or Android devices (unless stated):

• YouTube: music, videos and streaming.
• BBC iPlayer: watch live and on demand TV.
• Spotify: music and podcast streaming app.
• S4C Clic: watch live and on demand Welsh medium TV.
• BBC Sounds: listen to radio, music and podcasts.
• ITV X: stream boxsets, films and live TV.