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.

How Florence, the AI Voice Planner, Understands Shift Work

Voice planning is not just convenient. It fundamentally changes how you interact with your rota.

The Problem with Screen-Based Planning

Opening an app, tapping through date pickers, selecting shift types, and confirming entries does not sound difficult. But when you have done it 50 times in a month, it becomes friction. The split second of resistance between "I should check my fatigue" and actually checking it is enough to break the habit.

Voice removes that friction.

How Florence Works

Florence is the voice planner built into Shiftlyx. You speak naturally, and she translates your words into shift entries, queries, and planning actions.

**Adding shifts:** Say "I'm working a late shift on Thursday" and Florence creates the entry. Say "Add a night shift next Tuesday" and she confirms the details before saving.

**Asking about your rota:** Say "What does my week look like?" and Florence reads your upcoming shifts and current fatigue score. Say "How fatigued will I be after three nights?" and she calculates the projected score.

**Planning ahead:** Say "I want to take annual leave the week after my night cluster" and Florence identifies the best positions.

The Intelligence Layer

Florence does not just take dictation. She understands shift work logic.

**Clarifying questions:** When you say "I'm working Tuesday," she knows to ask: "Day or night shift?"

**Conflict detection:** When you add a shift that creates a short turnaround, she warns you: "That is less than 11 hours after your previous shift. Do you want to proceed?"

**Context awareness:** When you ask about fatigue, she considers your entire pattern, not just the current moment.

Why Voice Matters for Shift Workers

Shift workers interact with their schedule under conditions that make screen typing impractical: after a night shift when vision is blurry, holding a baby in one arm, walking into the ward. Voice works in all these scenarios. The barrier between thought and action shrinks from seconds to nothing.

Florence is available in the Shiftlyx app. Tap the microphone button on the home screen and try: "What does my fatigue look like this week?"

**References:** Shiftlyx Product Documentation, Florence Voice Planner Feature.

How Florence, the AI Voice Planner, Understands Shift Work