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Building a single patient
record
A single patient record has the potential to transform
the way health and social care work together in the UK
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What we do 

We develop evidence based standards for digital health and social care records.
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New About Me Standard launched

Version 2.0 of the About Me Standard has now been published

Driving digital change in health and care

At PRSB we are dedicated to the development and implementation of health and care information standards.

By using digital standards in health and care IT systems, vital information can be accessed by the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

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Member organisations
40
PRSB Partners
40

Latest news

Building a single patient record: the three pillars of success

A single patient record isn’t just a technical tool – it’s a bridge of trust between the public and the health and care system. How can we can jointly deliver a single patient record that isn’t just a tool, but a catalyst for a healthier, more connected future for us all? Read in our latest blog post co-written with our members!

CareDocs on a mission to help deliver personalised care with their latest PRSB conformance achievement

Thinking of long-term benefits for CareDocs and the wider care system as a result of their PRSB accreditation, James Harris, Digital Product Manager, said: “We hope to see enhanced care outcomes, operational efficiency, empowered workforces and fostering partnerships through the use of data standardisation.”

Interweave achieves conformance with the PRSB’s Core Information Standard for shared care records

Achieving this conformance does not only symbolise their commitment to supporting interoperability between health and social care systems, but one that denotes their dedication towards the goal of delivering nationally shared patient records.

How can standards benefit you?

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People and
carers

If your care provider uses standards in their systems they can record your information consistently and safely with the right people, at the right time.

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Health and care professionals

Using PRSB standards in your IT systems will reduce time consuming admin and duplication, enabling you to deliver high quality care.

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System
suppliers

Aligning to nationally agreed information standards will support the delivery of cutting-edge health tech solutions for the NHS.

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Health and
care providers

Share accurate, standardised clinical information and coded data across all your services for streamlined care.

Transforming digital information sharing

Our standards demonstrate our commitment to harnessing the power of data sharing to improve patient outcomes.
Find out more about where we are making an impact.

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Better records for diabetes care

Standards are instrumental in improving diabetes care management. The Diabetes Record Information Standard supports a person’s self-management of diabetes by making sure that the right information is sent to the right professional.

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Transferring care between services

Our standard for discharge summaries can streamline the process of transferring patients from hospital back to the care of their GP and local community services, ensuring safe and seamless care.

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Supporting social care

PRSB’s About Me Standard enables people to share information that matters to them with professionals, improving their care experience and ensuring that information is consistently captured between health and social care services.

Closing the gap between potential and practice

Standards are only useful when they are used. We have created implementation toolkits to support health and care professionals, transformation leads and digital specialists to adopt them in their systems and drive change towards more digitised and integrated care.

Our members are our strength

“The PRSB has maintained a consistent message for ten years. These standards are vital for patient safety.”
Jane Dacre
Emeritus Professor of Medical Education UCL
"PRSB standards ensure consistent, high-quality care records, which are pivotal for improving safety and outcomes for people."
Jane Townson
Chief Executive, Homecare Association
"The PRSB continues to play a crucial role bringing together key organisations and shaping healthcare information for the future."
James Davies
Director for England, Royal Pharmaceutical College

Partnering for progress

The PRSB Standards Partnership Scheme connects IT system suppliers and commercial organisations with the PRSB to accelerate the implementation of standards. 

The scheme is supported by system leaders in the NHS and social care and offers standards conformance assessment led by experienced PRSB clinical advisors.

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Better records for better care