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That sounds like a programming limitation that should be amended then, rather than requiring the re-issue of a new number just because somebody can’t be arsed to write the code to allow it to be changed.
The NHS systems are so antiquated at this point. They really need a complete re-write to be fit for purpose.
Exactly, sounds like they're making a mountain out of a stupidly simple record keeping change. Fucking idiots.
Oh I don't disagree with you. But creating a new record to consolidate several different ones is what you're describing. I'm saying when there should only be one you should just flip a bit on that record.
But this is typical NHS IT shit show. Why the fuck are they different systems in 2025? Why are we duplicating work with zero interoperability?
It should be changed, but it's worked like this for ages now and I doubt Streeting will push for this..