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Your NHS Number

Your NHS number is unique to you. It helps healthcare staff and service providers identify you correctly and match your details to your health records.

Your NHS number is a 10-digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS.

Who can use this service

This service is for anyone living in England who has forgotten or does not know their NHS number.

You can use this service for someone else.

Before you start

We will ask for your name, date of birth, and postal code. We will send a text, email, or letter with your NHS number to you.

If you are using this service for someone else, enter their information. They will be sent their NHS number.

Find your NHS Number 

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