NHS Number
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Additional Info
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Description | This information standard sets out the scope and use of the NHS Number, which is the unique identifier for a patient within the NHS in England and Wales. There is an overarching standard, supplemented by two use cases for how the standard should be used in general practice and secondary care |
Reference code | ISB0149 |
Has the standard been published? | Yes |
Nationally Mandated | Yes |
Status of standard | Active |
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Standard type | Data definitions and terminologies |
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Link to Documentation | https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-standards/information-standards-and-data-collections-including-extractions/publications-and-notifications/standards-and-collections/isb-0149-nhs-number |
Contact details | standards.assurance@nhs.net |
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Related standards | * ISB 0149-01 NHS Number for General Practice * ISB 0149-02 NHS Number for Secondary Care * ISB 0086 Information Governance Toolkit * ISB 1512 Information Governance Standards Framework * ISB 1572 Sensitive Data * ISB 1077 AIDC for Patient Identification * ISB 1555 NHS Number for Babies |
Dependencies | No known dependencies |
Assurance | This standard has been approved by the Information Standards Board (legacy) and published as an information standard notice (ISN). |
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