when was the nhs number introduced in england
It is the key to the implementation of the Electronic health record and its use is now compulsory in all approved NHS software. The modern style of NHS number was generally introduced in 1996, although they were allocated to every new-born baby since July 1995, before becoming mandatory on 1 April 1997.t is the key to the implementation of the Electronic health record and its use is now compulsory in all approved NHS software. The modern style of NHS number was generally introduced in 1996, although they were allocated to every new-born baby since July 1995, before becoming mandatory on 1 April 1997.