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Version: 1.0.3 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 44 days ago

NHS Number

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
ISB 0149
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

Contact Point

Documentation

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

Review & Status

Technical Committee:
Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care (ISB)
Dataset Identifier:
8d266eab-16d1-445d-ad8f-91ca0d9e7d43
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