Invalid

An invalid record is one that has been logically deleted on the PDS. For example, it may have been issued in error.

Vision users cannot currently trace a record of this type as NHS Number tracing is not currently available.

If however a number in use locally has been invalidated nationally (due to the resolution of a data quality investigation) then upon synchronisation the PDS indicates that a Patient’s NHS number is invalid, a warning displays informing you that "This Patient’s record is incorrectly identified. The NHS number will be removed from the local system. Please contact the Vision helpline for assistance.". The record will be decoupled from PDS.

Users should contact their local NHAIS Agency to obtain the new NHS Number for the patient.