Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 21
21
Accepted
Single Unique Identifier pilots demonstrate potential for simplifying early years data sharing.
Recommendation
The introduction of a Single Unique Identifier has the potential to significantly simplify data sharing across the early years landscape and we hope that currently planned pilots proceed smoothly and at pace. We ask that the Government commit to providing regular update on the progress of the pilots. (Conclusion, Paragraph 111)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states that DfE, DHSC, and NHS England are jointly overseeing single unique identifier pilots, with two ongoing and a third planned for 2026, and commits to providing biannual updates on their progress.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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DfE, DHSC and NHS England are jointly overseeing a series of single unique identifier pilots, ahead of legislation which will introduce regulation on the matter. There are currently 2 ongoing pilots, with a third planned for 2026. The purpose of the pilots is to explore the logistical implementation issues of applying a single unique identifier across health and social care sectors, focusing on the use of the NHS number. DHSC and NHS England are content to provide biannual updates on the progress of the pilots.
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