Version: 1.0.3 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 6 days ago

NHS Number

Dataset

Summary

Type:
Information standards
Topics:
  • Access to records
  • Appointment / scheduling
  • Continuity of care
  • Data definitions and terminologies
  • Demographics
  • Key care information
  • Patient communication
  • Referrals
Care Settings:
  • Community health
  • GP / Primary care
  • Hospital
  • Maternity
  • Mental health
  • Urgent and Emergency Care

Documentation

Description:
This is an overarching standard, supplemented by two use cases for its use in general practice and secondary care.
Relations:
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Dependencies:
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