We support the Hewitt review’s recommendation that the Department, NHS England and ICSs should work together to develop a standards framework to be adopted by all ICSs. This should improve interoperability and data sharing within and between systems. This should include working closely with sectors that could feed into shared records in the future, including pharmacy, mental health and community health, to ensure that what is put in place meets their needs. (Paragraph 37) 36 Digital transform...

We support the Hewitt review’s recommendation that the Department, NHS England and ICSs should work together to develop a standards framework to be adopted by all ICSs. This should improve interoperability and data sharing within and between systems. This should include working closely with sectors that could feed into shared records in the future, including pharmacy, mental health and community health, to ensure that what is put in place meets their needs. (Paragraph 37) 36 Digital transformation in the NHS Digital, Data and Technology (DDat) workforce Type: conclusion | Number: 4 | Response status: accepted Government response: The first issue relates to information sharing standards, which underpin interoperability between systems. In England, the obligations of data controllers towards each other and users of the care system are covered by a range of statutes and regulations such as the Health and Social Care Act, Data P