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A number that you are given when you are born. It is helpful if you know it. It is expressed as 3 groups of numbers, like this: 123 456 7891. The NHS Number ensures that each patient is uniquely identifiable to NHS staff, not only helping staff to correctly identify them but to locate their health records quickly & efficiently leading to improved and safer healthcare. See Local Health Number
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