Emergency Care Summary Access

Latest NewsEmergency Care SummaryECSJul-242024
Written By Sarah Scott

Published: 11/07/2024

A pharmacy team member using a computer to access the Emergency Care Summary.

To apply for Emergency Care Summary (ECS) access please click the button below. From this link you will need to select which health board (NHS Board) you require ECS access for. From there you can then look through the options on each health boards web page to find out how to apply for ECS access.

From here you can then look through the options on each health boards web page to find out how to apply for ECS access. This information may be found under different section headings such as:

  • Digital Pharmacy

  • Clinical Portal & ECS Access

  • Emergency Care Summary

If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact the IT Facilitator for the health board – their contact details can also be found on the health board web page.

 
 
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