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NHS England and NHS Scotland: Information Sharing

Asked by Jamie StoneLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 19400

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on improving the sharing of patient medical records between NHS England and NHS Scotland when patients require emergency treatment outside their home nation.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

Officials in the Department have been engaging with officials in the devolved administrations on the proposals for a Single Patient Record, and its potential to support appropriate cross-border referrals, and appropriate information sharing to inform good decision-making, support healthcare, and minimise risk to patients.

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