NHS Property Services is improving the way it manages information about its land and property assets, helping teams make better decisions that support patient care and local services.
Working with Ordnance Survey, NHSPS is improving the accuracy and consistency of its estate data by linking properties to Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) – a single identifier for every addressable location in the UK.
By adopting a single, shared property identifier across government and sectors, NHSPS will seamlessly connect data with public bodies, suppliers, and service providers, as well as more easily connecting information across public sector organisations including the Department of Health and Social Care, the Cabinet Office, and the Environment Agency.
As well as supporting more accurate reporting, better planning, and building a clearer picture of how NHS buildings are used to deliver care, improved property data will help teams respond more effectively in situations such as emergency planning, flood risk management, and service coordination – ensuring the right information is available when it matters most.
Ross Carter, data & intelligence business partner at NHS Property Services, said: “This is about making sure we have the right information to support the people who rely on our buildings every day – from NHS colleagues to patients and local communities. By improving the quality of our data, we can make better decisions, respond more quickly, and ultimately support better care.”
