NHSmail

The care must have a secure email system. NHSmail is recommended but there are other options.

You can find information about options and how to get secure email on the Digital Social Care website.

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The email account is used as part of the setting up process for proxy access only.

Secure email should also used to send the GP resident and staff set-up forms, requests to remove staff las proxies and any other confidential information shared following initial set-up.

You can find advice about getting and then managing a secure email service in the NHS Digital guidance for care homes.

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