2002, NHS Number from birth
The delivery of new babies is one of the most rewarding jobs that the NHS takes care of; but also one that presents its own unique problem.
The moment that a baby arrives it becomes a patient with no name, no records and no medical history.
So BT helped to develop a system that provides every newborn with an instant ID, even before the birth is registered.
Now the NHS can ensure it stays on top of medical records for its youngest patients from the moment of birth.
