Data Processing Services
The Data Processing Services ( DPS ) is a secure, highly-scalable system that transforms the way data is used to improve health and care.
Description
The Data Processing Services (DPS) is a secure, highly-scalable system that transforms the way data is used to improve health and care.
The Data Processing Services enables more efficient data collection, processing and distribution and delivers a clearer picture of health and care by providing more timely access to better linked, anonymised data.
For further information on the Data Processing Services, see the NHS England website at: Improving our Data Processing Services (DPS).
Also Known As
This Supporting information is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Formerly | Data Services Platform (DSP) | 
| Short name | DPS | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Information | Data Processing Services | references in description Data Processing Services | 
| Data Set | Maternity Services Data Set | references in description Data Processing Services | 
| Supporting Information | Strategic Data Collection Service in the Cloud | references in description Data Processing Services | 
| Supporting Information | Supporting Definitions Menu | references in description Data Processing Services | 
| Supporting Information | Supporting Definitions Menu | references in description Data Processing Services |