Your NHS Number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.
You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.
Before you start It would be useful to have your name, date of birth and postcode ready. The response from this request will be either a text, email or letter with your NHS number.
If you're using this service for someone else, enter their details. They'll be sent their NHS number.
Please Click Find Your NHS Number
Other ways to get your NHS number
If you cannot get your NHS number online you can:
- find it on any letter from the NHS like a prescription or appointment letter
- call your GP surgery and ask them for your number