Smartcard user role profile

A combination of role and business function codes assigned to your smartcard allow access to the different functionality available to Data Recipients and Data Specification Managers. For a list of these, please email us [email protected] and state your required role.

DLP is compatible with the following browsers:

Internet Explorer 11 can be used with DLP as long as compatibility view is disabled. DLP will not function correctly if compatibility view is enabled. To disable compatibility view: 

open the Internet Explorer tools menu and select Compatibility View settings; 

deselect display all websites in compatibility View and click Close. If you are unable to authorise these changes, please consult your local IT department.

If the Error: Browser Not Compatible error message screen is received when attempting to access DLP via IE11, compatibility mode will need to be disabled. Users are advised to contact their IT department to arrange this. However, in some cases the following workaround method will allow temporary access to DLP, but must be completed on each log in.

Please ensure you have your Smartcard in place before following these steps:

Step 1: On the Error: Browser not compatible error message screen, press F12 to display the developer tools bar.

Step 2: Click the emulation tab. DLP data recipient – spec manager user guide

Step 3: Under mode, change document mode to ‘Edge’ and ensure browser profile is set to ‘desktop’

Step 4: Delete this text static/unsupported-browser.html from the browser address bar and press Enter https://dsp-portal.national.ncrs.nhs.uk/static/unsupported-browser.html 

If successful, smartcard authentication will be granted and DLP will be accessed until logging out.

Closing the developer tools bar will stop the workaround from being effective, but the bar window can be resized to allow more space for DLP.

Google Chrome can be used with DLP where the NHS Digital Chrome Extension and Native Bridge have also been installed. These components will already be installed for DLP users who already use Google Chrome to access the SUS (Secondary Uses Service) Portal. For information on installing Google Chrome and the NHS Digital extension, please refer to the NHS Digital Google Chrome installation guide on the DLP webpage.

DLP currently only accepts files in CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format, or CSV files compressed using the gzip format (you can use 7zip to do this on a Windows system). The maximum file size allowed is:

• 1 GB for uncompressed CSV files

 • 100MB for compressed files.

The first row must contain column headers and the names must match those in the specification being used for submission. Note that spaces and underscores are not interchangeable, so if your specification uses a column header name with an underscore in it, your submission must also use an underscore in the same place. Calling a column header “NHS no” when the specification defines it as “NHS_no” will cause the submission to fail.

For security reasons, submissions containing the following symbols at the start of a data value will be rejected: • = • - • + • @ The sole exception to this is where “-“ prefixes a numerical value. While there are no specific naming conventions for files or data specifications, it is expected that DSCROs will use agreed, consistent naming formats for the data specifications. The DLP data sender user guide advises that data senders name the file in line with the specification name and to use the following best practice guidelines

• File names should be unique, short and meaningful. It should not be necessary to open the file to determine with it contains.
• Words should be demarcated with capital letters instead of spaces, hyphens or underscores (also known as CamelText) for example AnnualBudget2015 
• dates should follow the international standard YYYYMMDD
• two digits should be used rather than one when including numbers in a file name e.g. 01, 02, 03
• avoid using terms such as ‘Latest version’ or ‘Old’ and ‘New’ • The following symbols should not be used in folder and file names they are not universally recognised: \ / : * ? “ < > | % ~ # & { }

If you experience any technical issues whilst using DLP, please call the National Service Desk on 03003 035 035.

The Data Landing Portal is being developed using ‘Agile’ project management methodology. Agile encourages flexible and responsive developments that improve product effectiveness and user experience. Regular releases will support the implementation of functionality and usability improvements. If you wish to provide feedback, please email us [email protected].