The NHS Information Centre for health and social care

The NHS Information Centre for health and social care is an NHS Special Health Authority that collects, analyses and distributes national statistics on health and social care.

It also underpins regulation, health research, education and training. Health, social care, government and education bodies trust information from The NHS Information Centre for health and social care, which is reliable, up-to-date, independent and trustworthy.

The NHS Information Centre for health and social care collection systems make it quick and easy for frontline staff to provide data with minimum impact on the delivery of care.

NHS frontline management, clinicians, information and care professionals, policy makers, PATIENTS and the media rely on The NHS Information Centre for health and social care for their information needs.

Note: Health and Social Care Information Centre is the statutory name for this ORGANISATION.
The preferred name is The NHS Information Centre for health and social care
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Further information on The NHS Information Centre for health and social care can be found on The NHS Information Centre for health and social care website.

 

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