Use this service to get your NHS number.
Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 999 123 4567.
Who can use this service
You can use this service for:
- yourself, if you are registered with a GP in England
- someone else, if they are registered with a GP in England
How you will get your NHS number
Depending on the details your GP has, you can choose to get your NHS number by:
- text message
- letter
If you are using this service for someone else, they will be sent their NHS number.
Information:
Other ways to get your NHS number
You can also find your NHS number:
- on any letter from the NHS
- by asking your GP surgery
- in the NHS App
- by logging into your NHS account through the NHS website
Before you start
You will need your:
- full name
- date of birth
- postcode of the address you used to register with your GP surgery
About using this service
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