The replacement of IF-DLP by CIS2 was expected to be completed by April 2024.
The retirement of IF-DLP is now delayed and we are exploring further solutions for those IF-DLP users who do not have access to an RA and will not be able to create a Care Identity. Users may continue to use IF-DLP as they do now until an alternative authentication method is in place. The intention is for this to be used from 1 October 2024 and further details will follow.
To be able to use the upcoming CIS2 Authentication you will need to register for a Care Identity Profile.
Accessing the Data Landing Portal
If you have a Smartcard to access DLP you will still be able to access DLP via https://dsp-portal.national.ncrs.nhs.uk/ and you should already have a Care Identity. You must install the NHS Credential Manager by end April 2024. Further enquiries should be made to your Local Registration Authority (RA).
If you do not have a smartcard to access DLP you will need to register for Care identity. Your local RA is responsible for inviting you and which two factor authentication you use will be decided by yourself and your organisation.
Users who currently access IF-DLP through https://dsp-portal.digital.nhs.uk/ should carry on doing so but we would strongly advise that you investigate whether you can register for a full Care Identity profile and check that you are able to use one of the authenticators provided by NHS CIS2 Authentication. These can be checked with your local RA.
Supporting links and potential questions
Read the full deprecation notice
CIS2 Authentication
CIS2 Authentication is a secure authentication service used by health and care professionals in England to access national clinical information systems.
Local Registration Authority
Find your Registration Authority
Credential Manager will need to be installed by your Local IT department. Find out more about installing NHS Credential Management a (HSCN Connection is required)
For any other questions regarding credential manager email [email protected].
Further support
The Data Landing Portal only accepts .csv submissions.
MESH mailboxes can be used to submit files to and receive files from DLP.
Raise a service request with DLP through the National Service Desk to allow use of a MESH mailbox id in DLP reference data. Only start to submit data from MESH mailboxes when you have confirmation a MESH mailbox has been allowed in DLP.