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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 May 2025
Debate
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillContribution
The department, as we have said, is currently piloting the use of the NHS number as the consistent identifier. It is considered the most universal option, with the widest data coverage and known data quality. Through these pilots, we are also testing its limitations and coverage, particularly for children who may not be captured through standard NHS registration processes.
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