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Deprecation notice: IF-DLP Registration and IF-DLP Authentication

We plan to migrate all internal NHS England (previously NHS Digital) services to NHS CIS2 Authentication.

In line with this, IF-DLP Registration and IF-DLP Authentication will be deprecated on 31 January 2024.

Both services will then be ret...

Deprecation of support for IF-DLP Registration and IF-DLP Authentication

In line with plans to migrate all internal NHS England (previously NHS Digital) services to NHS CIS2 Authentication by 30 September 2023, we will reduce the support level for the IF-DLP Registration and IF-DLP Authentication service from Bronze SL...

Money-saving deal gives NHS staff access to latest digital tools

All NHS staff in England will have access to the latest digital tools as part of ongoing efforts to increase efficiency and boost productivity in the health service.

A deal negotiated by NHS England will mean all NHS workers, including doctors, nurses...

Schools encouraged to participate in NHS survey on smoking, drinking and drug use

The Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use in Young People in England survey provides an invaluable snapshot of prevalence, trends and attitudes amongst students aged 11 to 16.  

The results will provide vital information to better understand behavi...

Public-facing service naming in Care Identity Service

We've clarified how we're naming some applications and services and this article explains these changes.

Summary

Care Identity Service is now used as the name for the whole service covering access to the NHS Spine portal and patient data....

Naming conventions in Care Identity Service

We've clarified how we're naming some applications and services and this article explains these changes.

Summary

Care Identity Service (CIS) is now used as the name for the whole service covering access to patient data.
The smartcard and prof...

Changes to guidance for Registration Authority and smartcard users

We're making changes to the Care Identity Service information on the NHS England website.

We want to make it easier for Registration Authority and smartcard users to find what they need. This does not change how you do your job, just how this site can...

Guidance for Registration Authorities accessing the new NHS Cervical Screening Management System

NHS England is stepping up preparations for switchover to the new NHS Cervical Screening Management System (CSMS) for call/recall towards the end of 2023.

As Open Exeter will no longer be accessible after the transition to the new NHS CSMS, it is vita...

Innovation in health cyber security celebrated at CAN Awards

Innovation and expertise in cyber security in health and social care were celebrated at the CAN Awards 2023 last night.

The awards, which are organised by NHS England, commend members of the Cyber Associates Network, a group of over 2,000 cyber securi...

Additional information for digital leaders – June 2023

GP practices using the Register with a GP surgery service save up to 15 minutes per patient registration. The service is free for GP practices and patients to use, and is now available on the NHS App.

More than 1000 practices are now using this servic...