Data and information
Find data and information
We collect, process and publish data and information from across the health and social care system in England. Search for our publications and indicators.
View data and publicationsVirtual data assistant (ViDA)
The virtual data assistant (ViDA) is an interactive tool that users can 'chat' to. It helps users find published NHS Digital data, and can answer questions about our data and information processes.
Start the virtual assistantSystems and services
We are the national provider of information, data and IT systems for commissioners, analysts and clinicians in health and social care. We work with partners across the health and social care system to ensure information flows efficiently and securely.
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NHSmail
Sign in to your secure NHS email. NHSmail is a secure email service approved for sharing sensitive information.
Electronic Prescription Service
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) sends electronic prescriptions from GP surgeries to pharmacies.
Summary Care Records (SCR)
Summary Care Records (SCR) are an electronic record of important patient information, created from GP medical records. They can be seen and used by authorised staff in other areas of the health and care system involved in the patient's direct care.
NHS e-Referral Service
The NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) combines electronic booking with a choice of place, date and time for first hospital or clinic appointments. Patients can choose their initial hospital or clinic appointment, which they can then book online (a telephone service is also available) or in the GP surgery at the point of referral.
About us
We're the national information and technology partner to the health and social care system. We're using digital technology to transform the NHS and social care.
How we look after your information
Collecting data on health and care is an important part of our role in the health service. We collect and store some information from everyone's health and care records so that it can be used to run the health service, manage epidemics, plan for the future, and research health conditions, diseases and treatments. We always make sure data we collect is handled securely and in line with the law. We don't hold your medical records.
Learn more about how we look after your information