LMA have become thought leaders in promoting digital health tools to support their students.

The LMA student app library, first launched in 2020 helping students across their two sites in Liverpool and London to search for and find, safe health apps according to their health needs.

The LMA app library has recently had the latest ORCHA system upgrade, updated with a brand-new look for the new term in August 2024. The new layout gives students the opportunity to search directly for apps or use the handy carousel topics to choose the area they want to search for safe apps in with a curated list of apps designed to meet the needs of students.

The app library also highlights specific focus areas of support around the academic calendar and will highlight one app of the month the student services team have selected to promote.

Since going live in 2020 there have been almost 5000 site visits and more than 13,000 page views, with clear trends throughout the academic year – ramping up at start of term August/September and reaching a peak over the winter term into the new year. Having app library available on the LMA app allows easy access to the as and when students need it and is always in the palm of their hand as we know some students will want to use this even when they are not on campus during holidays.

2024 has seen the highest increase in downloads of digital health apps through the LMA app library. So far this year downloads are 225% up on 2023.

Most students find the LMA app library directly through the LMA app and the academy’s efforts to promote support to the students through newsletters and digital displays around campus – resulting in many hundreds of direct app downloads, and undoubtedly hundreds more in the background once apps have been discovered through the service. Most of the apps explored and downloaded have centred around supporting mental health, relaxation, fitness, sleep and general wellness and nutrition.

Well done LMA!