Does this share my data with my employer?

No. Never. Shiftlyx sits beside the NHS system — it doesn't connect to it. Your rota stays on your device. We don't sell or share data with hospitals, trusts, or managers.

Is Shiftlyx an NHS app?

No. Shiftlyx is built independently by people who've worked shifts. It's a personal tool, not an NHS product. We don't replace HealthRoster, Allocate, or any trust system.

Is this replacing the hospital rota system?

Not at all. Your trust still manages your official schedule. Shiftlyx helps you plan around it — spotting fatigue risks, finding better patterns, coordinating with home life.

How much does it cost?

The core Shiftlyx app is free forever — fatigue score, shift planner, and recovery coach included. Premium unlocks AI Voice Planner, fatigue intelligence, annual leave optimiser, income forecasting, and more. £3.99/month or £18.99/year with the Day One Annual plan — 60% off. New users get a free 1-month trial of Premium. That's less than one NHS parking ticket for a full year of smarter shifts.

I'm not a nurse. Can I still use it?

Yes. Shiftlyx is built for healthcare workers first — paramedics, midwives, HCAs, theatre staff. If you work shifts in the NHS, it's for you. Other sectors coming later.

Do I need to invite my employer or colleagues?

No. Shiftlyx is personal. You can use it entirely alone. Partner Sync (Premium) is optional and only with people you choose.

Will it tell me not to work a shift?

No. Shiftlyx never blocks you or tells you what to do. It shows you the fatigue impact of each option. The decision is always yours. We advise, never authorise.

Does it work with my trust's rostering system?

Not directly — we don't integrate with HealthRoster or similar tools. But you can snap or enter your rota in seconds. The format is simple and consistent.

I work nights. Does this tool get that?

Yes. Night shifts are treated distinctly — circadian disruption is one of the four fatigue dimensions. Recovery Coach is silent after nights. The whole app understands night work.

Nurse Couples: The Complete Guide to Syncing Your Shifts

When both partners work shifts, every month becomes a negotiation. Two rotas. Two sets of night clusters. Two on-call schedules. And somewhere in the middle, a relationship, a household, and possibly children.

Here is a system that actually works.

The Four Coordination Modes

Most dual-shift-worker couples default to one mode without realising there are four options.

**Mode 1: Mirror.** Both partners request the same pattern. You work together, rest together. Good for couples without children who value time together over income.

**Mode 2: Complementary.** One works days while the other works nights. Childcare coverage is maximised, but time together is minimised. Ideal for parents with young children.

**Mode 3: Stacked.** Both partners cluster shifts into blocks. Work intensively for 4-5 days, then have 4-5 days off together. Great for maximising consecutive time off.

**Mode 4: Independent.** Each person optimises their own rota without coordinating. Maximum flexibility, minimum shared time.

The Conversation You Need to Have

Before you open either rota, agree on priorities. Rank these:

Time together (date nights, shared evenings)

Childcare coverage (minimising paid care)

Income optimisation (maximising enhancements)

Individual recovery (fatigue management)

Social life (weekends free)

Your answers determine which mode fits. Most couples find that switching modes seasonally works better than committing to one.

How Shiftlyx Makes This Practical

Shiftlyx's Partner Sync feature lets you share your proposed rota with your partner and see overlaps, gaps, and conflicts. The sync view shows:

Days you both have off (plan those)

Days one of you is free (childcare anchor)

Days your fatigue loads are both high (order takeaway)

Cumulative time together vs apart over the month

No shared calendar built for 9-5 workers can handle shift work complexity. Shiftlyx can.

Nurse Couples: The Complete Guide to Syncing Your Shifts