What is a Care ID?
Your Care ID profile is your digital NHS identity. It proves who you are and allows secure access to the systems you're authorised to use.
Your Care ID profile is made up of:
- Your personal details
- Your authenticators e.g. Smartcards, Security keys, Authenticator apps etc
- Your access rights to systems/services
If you've ever had an NHS smartcard, you already have a Care ID.
Need a Care ID?
You’ll need to apply and prove your identity before you can be issued an authenticator.
See also: Support with applying for a Care ID (NHS Digital)
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