NHS Smartcard Security
Key information and instructions:
NHS Smartcard Security
  • NHS Smartcard Security:

    The poster emphasises the importance of protecting your NHS smartcard, which is used by healthcare professionals to access patient information and other NHS systems.

  • Do Not Share It Or Lose It:

    Users are instructed not to share their smartcard, lose it, or let it out of their sight.

  • Protect Your Credentials:

    Crucially, the poster advises against disclosing your PIN, password, or passcode associated with the smartcard.

  • Consequences of Misuse:
    It warns that smartcards found to be shared or left unattended will be removed and reported, highlighting the serious implications of neglecting these security measures.

    Reference: This image is a poster from the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, providing guidance on the secure use of NHS Smartcards.