# Shiftlyx
> An AI shift planner for shift workers — track fatigue, plan shifts, and coordinate with your partner.
> URL: https://www.shiftlyx.com
> Built by: Beemal Innovation Ltd | Company #17048693 (England & Wales)
> Contact: admin@beemalinnovation.co.uk
> Platform: iOS 16+ and Android 10+ (Flutter + Supabase)
> Launch: Late May 2026

Healthcare shift workers (nurses, doctors, paramedics, midwives, HCAs) use Shiftlyx to manage the physical and mental toll of shift work. Free to download and use. AI-powered features unlock at £3.99/month or £18.99/year.

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.shiftlyx.com/): Landing page — fatigue gauge, shift planner preview, waitlist signup
- [Features](https://www.shiftlyx.com/features): Full feature breakdown — 7 features with screenshots and detail
- [About](https://www.shiftlyx.com/about): Built by shift workers who understand the problem firsthand
- [Blog](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog): 8+ articles on fatigue, rotas, recovery, night shifts, annual leave
- [Download](https://www.shiftlyx.com/download): App store links, waitlist signup
- [Waitlist](https://www.shiftlyx.com/waitlist): Early access signup — lock in Day One Annual price
- [Privacy](https://www.shiftlyx.com/privacy): UK GDPR-compliant privacy policy
- [Terms](https://www.shiftlyx.com/terms): Terms of Service
- [Partner Invite](https://www.shiftlyx.com/partner-invite): Partner Sync QR code connection and coordination modes
- [Tools](https://www.shiftlyx.com/tools): Free tools — Fatigue Score Validator, Store Asset Studio
- [Fatigue Score Validator](https://www.shiftlyx.com/tools/fatigue-score-validator): Upload NHS rota (photo or ICS) for instant fatigue analysis
- [Store Asset Studio](https://www.shiftlyx.com/tools/store-asset-studio): Generate App Store Play Store screenshots with correct sizing

## Features
- **Fatigue Score**: Know your tired — and why. Four factors. One number. Full transparency. See exactly how consecutive days, night clusters, short turnarounds, and broken circadian rhythms add up. No black box.
- **AI Voice Planner**: Talk through your rota. Out loud. Speak naturally: 'Plan my month with more nights.' The voice assistant generates shift patterns ranked for you. Two taps to choose. No typing required.
- **Shift Planner**: Five ways to work. One that fits. Whether you want to maximise income, protect your health, cluster shifts for longer breaks, or squeeze the most from annual leave — Shiftlyx scores each option so you can choose with confidence.
- **Partner Sync**: Your rota. Their rota. One calendar. Four coordination modes — from avoiding the same heavy days to prioritising childcare cover. Link with your partner and see how each shift option affects both of you.
- **Recovery Coach**: A nudge when you need it. Silence when you don't. Adaptive reminders for sleep, hydration, and rest — but never during shifts, never after nights, never between 9pm and 9am. Learns when you're receptive and adjusts.
- **Preference Learning**: Gets you, shift by shift. Every rota you accept teaches Shiftlyx what matters to you. Over time, the plans it suggests need fewer edits because they already match your priorities.
- **Onboarding**: Set up in under 2 minutes. Tell us your band, hours, commute, and rostering model. That's it. No account creation friction — just your rota and go.

## Pricing
- **Free**: £0/month — Fatigue Score (0-100), Shift Planner (5 strategies), Recovery Coach, Preference Learning
- **Premium Monthly**: £3.99/month — All Free features + AI Voice Planner, Partner Sync (4 modes), Fatigue Intelligence, Income Estimator, Annual Leave Optimiser. Free 1-month trial.
- **Day One Annual**: £18.99/year (60% off) — Same as Premium, locks in launch price for life. Free 1-month trial.
- **Pricing detail**: https://www.shiftlyx.com/pricing.md

## Blog Articles
- [The Fatigue Score Explained](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/fatigue-score-explained): A walkthrough of the four dimensions: consecutive days, night clustering, short recovery, circadian disruption. What each number means and why it matters.
- [Night Work and Your Body Clock](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/night-work-and-your-body-clock): The neuroscience of circadian disruption, why it hits harder over 40, and what actually helps.
- [The Real Cost of Shift Work](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/real-cost-of-shift-work): How night pay, weekend enhancements, and unsocial hours add up. A calculator walkthrough using NHS rates.
- [Partner Sync for NHS Couples: How to Coordinate Shifts with Your Partner](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/partner-sync-guide): Both work shifts? Here's how Partner Sync helps NHS couples coordinate rotas, avoid overlapping heavy days, manage childcare, and maximise time off together.
- [Recovery: Beyond the Coffee](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/recovery-beyond-the-coffee): Evidence-based recovery strategies that work for shift workers. Hydration, sleep banking, strategic napping.
- [How Voice Planning Works for Shift Workers — Just Say 'Hey Shiftlyx'](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/how-voice-planning-works): No typing. No forms. Just speak naturally and the AI voice planner builds your rota. Here's exactly how voice shift planning works and why it's a game-changer for tired healthcare workers.
- [How Shift Workers Can Maximise Their Annual Leave in 2026](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/maximise-annual-leave-shift-workers-2026): Learn strategic leave booking techniques that help NHS shift workers get more time off using fewer annual leave days. Practical advice from an experienced healthcare professional.
- [The Hidden Cost of Short Turnaround Shifts](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/hidden-cost-short-turnaround-shifts): Short turnaround shifts are silently sabotaging NHS workers' wellbeing and patient safety. Here's how to spot them in your rota and fight back.
- [Night Shift Survival Guide: What 10 Years on the Ward Taught Me](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/night-shift-survival-guide): After a decade of nights across medical wards, A&E, and ICU, here's what actually works when caring for others while your circadian rhythm stages a revolt.
- [5 Fatigue Warning Signs Every Shift Worker Should Know](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/fatigue-warning-signs-shift-workers): Recognise the early warning signs of dangerous fatigue before burnout affects your wellbeing and patient care. Learn what to watch for and when to seek help.
- [The HSE Fatigue Guide: What Every Shift Worker Needs to Know](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/hse-fatigue-guide-2026): The HSE's 2026 best practice guide confirms fatigue is a 'systems-level hazard' — not a personal failing. Here's what it means for NHS shift workers and how to take control of your own fatigue.
- ["This Is Bigger Than Burnout" — A Nocturnist on Fatigue-Informed Scheduling](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/this-is-bigger-than-burnout): A practicing nocturnist is calling for fatigue-informed scheduling, protected recovery time, and an end to the 'culture of silent endurance.' Here's what it means for shift workers — and how to take control before the system catches up.
- [Why Every Major Shift Scheduling Tool Ignores Fatigue (And What to Do About It)](https://www.shiftlyx.com/blog/why-shift-scheduling-tools-ignore-fatigue): WhenIWork has 500,000+ users. Workforce.com powers Domino's. Sling, Connecteam, Dayforce — zero have fatigue scoring. Here's why the shift work industry has a blind spot, and what it means for you.

## Frequently Asked Questions
- **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.

## Partner Sync Coordination Modes
- **Standard**: Combined calendar view, no special rules
- **Avoid Same Heavy Days**: Reranks plans so you and your partner aren't both working punishing shifts on the same day
- **Childcare First**: Ensures one parent is always available for childcare
- **Shared Off First**: Plans with shared days off ranked higher
- Connection: NFC tap or QR code. Real-time sync. Blurred names for privacy.

## Shift Planner Strategies
- **Income Optimised**: Maximises earnings via night (+30%), Saturday (+30%), Sunday (+60%) enhancements
- **Balanced**: Best mix of income and health
- **Health Optimised**: Recovery first — minimises consecutive days, avoids night clustering
- **Shift Stacked**: Clusters shifts into blocks for longer uninterrupted breaks
- **Annual Leave Maximised**: Strategically places AL around shifts for maximum consecutive days off

## Fatigue Score Dimensions
- **Consecutive Work Days**: How many in a row without a reset
- **Night Clustering**: How tightly nights are packed together
- **Short Recovery**: Shifts with fewer than 16 hours between finish and next start
- **Circadian Disruption**: How often body clock has to flip between day and night

## Research Evidence
- Nearly 70% of nurses report working through fatigue, 56% say it affects patient care (Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2023)
- Shift workers have 40% higher risk of cardiovascular disease (WHO/IARC, 2019)
- Average NHS nurse works 5.6 consecutive shifts before a day off (Nuffield Trust, 2023)
- Fatigued nurses are 3x more likely to make medication errors (BMJ Quality & Safety, 2020)
- Only 1 in 4 NHS staff feel they have a good work-life balance (NHS Staff Survey, 2023)

## Key Technical Details
- AI Voice Planner: Powered by OpenAI Realtime WebRTC — natural language shift planning
- Fatigue Engine: Deterministic, reproducible — not a black box
- Data: No employer access, no NHS integration, no data selling. Private by design
- UK-based, UK GDPR compliant
- Payment via Apple App Store and Google Play Store

## Social
- X: https://x.com/shiftlyx
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shiftlyx
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shiftlyx
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftlyx/