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Registration Authority newsletter October 2023

Self-service smartcard unlock

The new self-service smartcard unlock application is now available to all smartcard holders: https://digital.nhs.uk/unlock

Smartcard holders can automatically use the new application if they have a valid email addre...

Self-service smartcard unlock – migration to new application complete

The migration from the old, registration-based self-unlock process to the new, faster system is now complete.

The final steps of the migration are now in place:

the old service URL now redirects to the new application
the link from Identity Agent ...

Recording of the series 9 smartcard broadcast event

NHS England held a 1-hour broadcast event on 21 September 2023. You can view a recording of the event here.

The main focus was on new software required across the entire health and care network, including:

NHS Credential Manager 1.3.1.0
Identity...

Final reminder: Summary Care Record application is closing on 29 September 2023

Please ensure that your organisation and your staff have prepared for the switch from the Summary Care Record application (SCRa) to the National Care Records Service (NCRS) before 29 September 2023.

If you do not, users will automatically be redirecte...

Additional information for digital leaders – September 2023

New guidance is available to help healthcare providers in England implement clinical decision support systems, which have the potential to improve quality of care, outcomes and safety. The guidance covers topics including key considerations, commo...

Webinar: Register with a GP surgery service – September 2023

The national Register with a GP surgery service is a quick and easy way to take patient registrations online. It’s free to use for NHS GP practices.

You’re invited to join a webinar on Wednesday 20 September from 4:30 to 5:30pm, where you can hear fro...

Webinar: Register with a GP surgery service – September 2023

The national Register with a GP surgery service is a quick and easy way to take patient registrations online. It’s free to use for NHS GP practices.

You’re invited to join a webinar on Wednesday 20 September from 4:30 to 5:30pm, where you can hear fro...

New self-service smartcard unlock application launched

We've built a new, streamlined application to help NHS smartcard holders to unlock their own smartcards. 

All users who have an email address associated with their Care Identity profile can use the application, without needing to register fo...

Care Identity Service roadshow June 2023

The Care Identity Service team held a roadshow on 29 June 2003. You can view a recording of the webinar, including subtitles. You will need Microsoft Teams installed to watch the recording.Apply for Care ID

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Care Identity Service roadshow June 2023

The Care Identity Service team held a roadshow on 29 June 2003. You can view a recording of the webinar, including subtitles. You will need Microsoft Teams installed to watch the recording.Apply for Care ID

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