Information for acute trusts

130* hospital trusts have now signed up the
NHS Federated Data Platform

* as of June 2025

Find out more about uptake here: NHS England » NHS Federated Data Platform uptake and benefits

How does the NHS FDP work for trusts?

At trust level, the platform provides frontline staff with access to the information they need – in one secure place – so that the most up-to-date information about a patient is easily available for teams to review.

Staff can view information in near real time, which helps to manage waiting lists, schedule operations and better plan care.

The platform enables users to access shared applications designed to support planning, pathway management and direct care whilst also supporting each NHS organisation’s information governance responsibilities.

This approach puts NHS organisations in control, so that they can work better and smarter together. It supports leaders across the NHS to make better decisions without sensitive information needing to leave a secure data environment.

Why use the NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP)?

  • a data infrastructure solution – a series of separate ‘instances’ which allow NHS organisations to connect information in near-real-time, providing the foundation for better decision-making
  • providing accurate insights – delivering near-real-time data to assist in better decision-making and collaboration
  • an action-oriented tool – moving beyond mere insights to enable the right corrective actions that improve outcomes and operational efficiency
  • ensuring data security – maintaining truly safe and secure systems, with patient privacy prioritised
  • already fully funded– the platform, including licences and support packages, is already paid for by NHS England. NHS organisations should maximise this investment to deliver value
  • fully flexible – ever evolving and can be tailored to meet future needs, allowing AI tools to be layered on top
  • empowering NHS staff – giving teams the solutions they need to improve patient outcomes and evidence productivity gains

How to sign up to the NHS FDP 

To learn more about the NHS FDP products or to arrange a product demo, please contact our team: england.fdp@nhs.net

Many NHS organisations are already benefiting from using the NHS Federated Data Platform and its core products, which are supporting trusts to deliver improved care across the country find out more via the quick links below: