NHS Connecting for Health

NHS Connecting for Health supports the NHS in providing better, safer care, by delivering computer systems and services that improve how patient information is stored and accessed.

NHS staff, the media and patients can use this site to learn about our work and its benefits.

What's new and 'latest'

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Summary Care Records (SCR)

Learn about SCR benefits or find the opt-out form.

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NHS Pathways

For emergency or urgent care assessment.

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Automatic identification and data capture

Bar codes and radio frequency technology.

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Electronic Prescription Service Release 2

Four stages of PCT readiness for Release 2.

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Clinical Dashboards Demonstrator

Selection of pilot stage demo dashboards.

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NHS Number: adult social care

Supporting health and social care integration.

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NHS Interoperability Toolkit

Framework & standards for local integration.