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NHS England 📅 31 May 2026 ⏱ 1 min read

20,000 fewer A&E visits a year thanks to single patient record

NHS Modernisation Bill will introduce the single patient record, resulting in safer, more co-ordinated care for patients.

ClinicaliQ Brief
  • Single patient record implementation expected to reduce A&E attendances by 20,000 annually through improved care coordination and reduced duplicate assessments
  • Enhanced access to unified patient data across NHS services will enable safer clinical decision-making and streamline referral pathways
  • NHS Modernisation Bill legislation will facilitate systematic rollout of integrated records, supporting more efficient use of emergency resources
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NHS Modernisation Bill will introduce the single patient record, resulting in safer, more co-ordinated care for patients.

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