The NHS Single Patient Record: What NHS Organisations Need to Know
Free live webinar | Thursday 13 August 2026 | 11:00 – 12:15 BST
Understand the decisions shaping one of the NHS’s most significant digital transformation programmes
A single patient record, bringing together GP, hospital and social care data and accessible through the NHS App by 2028, is one of the most ambitious commitments in the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.
While the vision is clear, many of the practical questions remain unanswered. How will national and local responsibilities be shared? What role will existing shared care records play? How can organisations balance interoperability, governance and public trust while building towards a more connected health service?
Join national and local NHS leaders for a practical discussion exploring what the Single Patient Record means for NHS organisations today and the key decisions that will shape its delivery over the coming years.
Why attend?
- Understand the vision, timeline and priorities for the NHS Single Patient Record programme.
- Explore the governance, interoperability and data-sharing challenges that will influence successful delivery.
- Learn how existing shared care records could support the transition towards a national single patient record.
- Hear how NHS leaders are thinking about implementation, ownership and public trust.
- Gain practical insight into the decisions your organisation should be considering as the programme develops towards 2028.
Discussion topics
- What does the ambition for a single patient record mean in practice?
- What role should national leadership, local organisations and technology suppliers play?
- What governance, standards and interoperability will be needed?
- How can the NHS build on existing shared care records while creating a coherent national approach?
- Which critical decisions still need to be made before 2028?
- What does success look like for patients, clinicians and NHS organisations?
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for professionals working across:
- NHS digital transformation
- Information governance
- Data and analytics
- Clinical informatics
- Interoperability and architecture
- Integrated care systems
- NHS operational leadership
- Technology and innovation
- Policy and strategy
Moderator
Andrew Besford
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Digital Committee, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Author of A Fresh Mandate for Digital Leadership in the NHS, based on interviews with NHS digital leaders across England.
Speakers
To be announced
Register free today
Join colleagues from across the NHS to explore the opportunities, challenges and key decisions that will shape the future of the NHS Single Patient Record.
