Version: 1.0.6 | Published: 2 Feb 2026 | Updated: 21 days ago

NHS Number for Secondary Care

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
ISB 0149 - 02
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
  • Hospital
  • Maternity
  • Mental health
  • Urgent and Emergency Care

Contact Point

Documentation

Relations:
Name:
Information Governance Toolkit Standard
Explanation:
ISB 0086
Name:
Common User Interface - NHS Number Input and Display
Explanation:
ISB 1504 (deprecated)
Name:
Common User Interface - Patient Banner
Explanation:
ISB 1505 (deprecated)
Dependencies:
[object Object]

Review & Status

Technical Committee:
Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care (ISB)
Dataset Identifier:
89980118-2135-40e7-ba0a-5127434cb584
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authority 1

Legal Authority:
Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This information standard is published under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012