Your NHS Number

[Spearmint]

So you need to know your NHS number? Is your Med Centre being as much use as tits on a fish? Read on......

I've needed this number purely because it was one of those bits of information requested by the AFCO, in my case for a remuster to NCA but I imagine you'll need it just as much if you wish to go the Commissioned route.

My own Medical Centre wasn't much cop and neither were NHS Direct so....

If you want to find out your 10 digit NHS number you need to think back to where you were registered medically before joining the mob. If they can't help you, ask for their PCT's number, (Primary Care Trust) they should hold the record on you there. They'll ask you little bits of info such as your date of birth and the address you lived at, at the time.

In the end your number is basically your date of birth plus another 4 digits.

Hope this helps.

 

[Teh Wal]

I take it that PSF (or whatever they're called nowadays) don't have it on your e-records somewhere? I've got a feeling that I remember seeing it on JPA somewhere (but I may be wrong, tis a few years since I left the mob).

 

[ForgottenName]

An interesting question. I was always under the impression that whilst in the military our medical requirements were fulfilled through the Defence vote and not through the National Health Service. Hence we surrender our NHS Number on enlistment. That is why, I believe, on initial enlistment you give your NHS number, etc, to Recruit Admin so that it can be forwarded to those who transfer the funding arrangements.

After nearly 35 and a half years in the RAF I am now in my last 2 hours of Service. On Tuesday, I believe the process to be that I go to the nearest NHS practice fill out the appropriate Form GMS1 and they will reissue my NHS number.

I believe that if AFCOs are asking for your NHS No when you are already in Service are being process bound and following the same process as if you were an initial entrant.

As always, I stand to be correct, particularly by anyone who has recently left the Service.

 

[busby1971]

Tosh

Tosh

AFCOs do not need 10 digit NHS Numbers for serving personnel.

Just ask them why they want it.

 

[Tashy_Man]

After nearly 35 and a half years in the RAF I am now in my last 2 hours of Service. .

Congrats on your last 2 hours of service DT_Xtremez_30:

Crack on.................DT_Xtremez_09:

oh and ta for the previous 35 years !!! DT_Xtremez_42:

 

[mememe]

So you need to know your NHS number? Is your Med Centre being as much use as tits on a fish? Read on......



Your NHS number...The fact you have not retained it is the med centres fault why? Shall they wipe your ars* for you too?

 

[gmacca]

You should still have an NHS number, I had one for a hospital appointment last month. The hospital had to go through my old GP that I had before joining up in order to get it, but it was still the same as the one I had all those years ago!

 

[grumpyoldb]

Your NHS No doesnt change. It ges issued when you are born, and stays with you untill you die.

 

[Ex-Bay]

Your NHS No. doesn't change. It gets issued when you are born, and stays with you until you die.

Why does someone think we civvies need an ID card then.
We're already numbered.

I guess the NHS numbering system must have changed since I was born, then. Not only is my number only 9 digits, there's no indication of my year of birth - at all.

 

[Spearmint]

So you need to know your NHS number? Is your Med Centre being as much use as tits on a fish? Read on......



Your NHS number...The fact you have not retained it is the med centres fault why? Shall they wipe your ars* for you too?

How quaint.

Can YOU remember off by heart your National Insurance number or your driving licence number? I very much doubt it as you should have them on the relevant documents and as such, know their whereabouts.

As this NHS number (apparently) should be written on the front of your MED record then maybe somewhere along the line it could have been rectified their end?

As for wiping my arse then why not, they get paid less.....DT_Xtremez_30:

 

[True Blue Jack]

Your NHS No doesnt change. It ges issued when you are born, and stays with you untill you die.

Except the NHS re-numbered everyone when they got their JPA-style white elephant a few years back. If you've been in the mob since before the change you no longer have an NHS number but will be re-issued one when you register with a civvy GP post-discharge as FN is doing.

Spearmint, the AFCO should know better than to ask serving airmen for details like NHS numbers since the medical board at OASC will have full view of your medical history anyway. But on that note, anyone with an ounce of sense will have committed to memory their NI number, Driving Licence number, Passport number and - unless they're an old git - their NHS number. These things are almost as important as remembering the wife's birthday! If you disagree that's fine, but don't blame the med centre for your failings. You should also consider that acceptance of responsibility is an essential attribute of NCA.

 

[GEM]

Except the NHS re-numbered everyone when they got their JPA-style white elephant a few years back. If you've been in the mob since before the change you no longer have an NHS number but will be re-issued one when you register with a civvy GP post-discharge as FN is doing.

Spearmint, the AFCO should know better than to ask serving airmen for details like NHS numbers since the medical board at OASC will have full view of your medical history anyway. But on that note, anyone with an ounce of sense will have committed to memory their NI number, Driving Licence number, Passport number and - unless they're an old git - their NHS number. These things are almost as important as remembering the wife's birthday! If you disagree that's fine, but don't blame the med centre for your failings. You should also consider that acceptance of responsibility is an essential attribute of NCA.

Actually you don't need to memorise any of them.

Each is written on enough documents (NHSnunmber excluded), just look in the top drawer of your sideboard.

As far as NHS number is concerned I have never needed to be able to give it for any reason at all. I have been asked several times if I know it when I have been in hospital etc but remain in blissful ignorance of it, and always told not to worry, and I have always managed to get treated DT_Xtremez_14:

 

[Spearmint]

If you disagree that's fine, but don't blame the med centre for your failings. You should also consider that acceptance of responsibility is an essential attribute of NCA.

Well what started out as what was meant to be an informative post has turned into a 'See who can fling the most sh1t and see what sticks' contest.

Maybe you read my line, 'Is your Med Centre being as much use as tits on a fish?' as 'What a bunch of (Insert Insult Here) I can't believe they've not got my NHS number!' My intention was not to appear as trying to proportionate blame and to slope off any responsibility.

In fact it was merely a reference to one of the steps that I took in order to obtain the elusive item. A step which failed and so I executed 'Plan B' which was to sort it out myself by using one of civilisations greatest inventions.

Ooh, would that be a quality that a Non-Commissioned Aircrewman needs?

 

[rest have risen above me]

Except the NHS re-numbered everyone when they got their JPA-style white elephant a few years back. If you've been in the mob since before the change you no longer have an NHS number but will be re-issued one when you register with a civvy GP post-discharge as FN is doing.

Spearmint, the AFCO should know better than to ask serving airmen for details like NHS numbers since the medical board at OASC will have full view of your medical history anyway. But on that note, anyone with an ounce of sense will have committed to memory their NI number, Driving Licence number, Passport number and - unless they're an old git - their NHS number. These things are almost as important as remembering the wife's birthday! If you disagree that's fine, but don't blame the med centre for your failings. You should also consider that acceptance of responsibility is an essential attribute of NCA.

I'm sorry TBJ if I knew where you worked I'd be around your office like a shot with a rather large shiney liney pound bet. You must be like Rainman to remember that lot. I know that when you look at stuff the human mind does remember it's amazing but to remember that lot when you don't use them very often (I can't remember last time I used my NI number) is anal in the extreme if not slightly creepy.

 

[grumpyoldb]

Except the NHS re-numbered everyone when they got their JPA-style white elephant a few years back.

In that case, I stand corrected. DT_Xtremez_14:

I have had the same NI number all my life, I can recite it, but I'm fcuked if I can remember my home telephone number. (Well I never ring it, do I?). DT_Xtremez_42: DT_Xtremez_31:

 

[True Blue Jack]

anal in the extreme if not slightly creepy.

Yes it is, and it has won me many shiney pounds over the years, liney or otherwise. Everyone has to have a talent. DT_Xtremez_14:


Spearmint, I've lost count of the number of times I have made a throwaway comment - on here, in emails, etc., - that were taken very differently by the reader than I had intended. I'm sure I haven't fallen into that bear trap for the last time either but having had that 'weakness' brought to my attention more than once I now take great care with what I 'say' in writing. Good luck with your application.

 

[ForgottenName]

As an interesting aside, many years ago when we went on holiday in Europe I applied for an European Health Insurance Card. That has a Personal Identification Number reflected on it (UK **** ****) - it will be interesting to see if that is the same as my new NHS Number). Also, rather disturbingly, it has an expiry date; I hope that that date is purely administrative and does not reflect my demise!!

 

[busby1971]

Yes but

Yes but

As an interesting aside, many years ago when we went on holiday in Europe I applied for an European Health Insurance Card. That has a Personal Identification Number reflected on it (UK **** ****) - it will be interesting to see if that is the same as my new NHS Number). Also, rather disturbingly, it has an expiry date; I hope that that date is purely administrative and does not reflect my demise!!

No it's not the same number, and no it's not, yes it does so don't be late.

 

[ForgottenName]

No it's not the same number, and no it's not, yes it does so don't be late.

Thanks for that Busby, maybe I should start enjoying myself then as I haven't got much longer left!!!!!

 

[Spearmint]

Spearmint, I've lost count of the number of times I have made a throwaway comment - on here, in emails, etc., - that were taken very differently by the reader than I had intended. I'm sure I haven't fallen into that bear trap for the last time either but having had that 'weakness' brought to my attention more than once I now take great care with what I 'say' in writing. Good luck with your application.

I must admit as a veteran of several forums for a good number of years now I should be able to instantly realise as such but as ever, there is only so much you can convey through the typed word. The use of 'Smilies' can also accentuate things but conversely, they can also make them worse.

Peace out. DT_Xtremez_19: