Our HSCN remote access service is secured by two factor authentication:
- Your log in and password details
- Randomly-generated, time sensitive password ('One Time Password' or OTP) that is presented on a separate device
What services can I access without direct access to the HSCN?
Therefore organisations that do not have direct access to the HSCN network can access services and systems such as the NHS Spine Portal, NHS Care Records Service, e-Referral Service (e-RS) and clinical systems such as EMIS Web, SystmOne and Docman, etc.
What is a HSCN network?
HSCN offers faster, cheaper and more reliable network services to NHS and social care organisations across England. Health and social care organisation can buy HSCN connectivity from a choice of suppliers within a competitive marketplace. We have a range of information and guidance tools to support your day to day HSCN activity.
How does redcentrics secure the connection to the HSCN network?
To ensure the connection to the HSCN network is guarded, a piece of software on your device (desktop, laptop, tablet) creates a secure tunnel to the Redcentrics HSCN remote access platform. All data that is passed through this resilient gateway is encrypted, protecting information in transit to HSCN resources.
What type of encryption does the HSCN provide?
The HSCN is an unencrypted network and we don't provide additional data encryption. You must encrypt the data within your applications, especially personally identifiable data (PID), with an AES256 level of encryption. Can I use UKCloud's HSCN connected service if I'm based outside of England?
Can you access EMIS remotely?
EMIS secure remote access provides an uncontended service that combines both system access and customer support for the clinical system to enable fast setup and operation of both NHS and core clinical systems when working remotely.
What is a Hscn connection?
HSCN is an interoperable network of networks provided by multiple suppliers who comply with open and common standards and acts as a single network provided by multiple suppliers. This allows health and social care providers to share information and access services regardless of their network supplier or location.
What VPN does NHS use?
In NHS Wales we use Cisco AnyConnect to allow users to connect and work securely from remote locations. Demand for this service increases rapidly during Local or National Major Incidents. We are already seeing unprecedented demand on the VPN service as a result of COVID-19.
What is NHS Digital called now?
HSCICHSCIC , now NHS Digital, is the national provider of information, data and IT systems for commissioners, analysts and clinicians in health and social care.
How do I get N3 connection?
How do you go about connecting to the N3 network? It's a multi-step process with the first being deciding who you will contact to request access. For this, there are two options, one is to deal with the HSCIC direct (the N3 service provider) and the other is to deal with an N3 commercial aggregator.
How do I get remote access to the NHS?
Access the Portal and Remote Access.Prepare your computer for the Portal and Remote Access. Install Sun Java. ... Understand the One Time Code security system. One Time Codes are used to log in to the Remote Access VPN and the Portal. ... Access the Portal and Remote Access.
Will my NHS laptop work abroad?
Laptop computers taken outside secure NHS environments are subject to special security risks: they may be lost or stolen and may be exposed to unauthorised access or tampering. Laptops taken abroad may also be at risk, for example confiscated by police or customs officials.
What is N3 connection?
N3 is a national broadband network for the English National Health Service (NHS), connecting all NHS locations and 1.3 million employees across England. As of 2018 it is being phased out. In 2004, BT was awarded the contract to deliver and manage the IT project on behalf of the NHS.
When was the NHS number introduced in England?
1996Current NHS Number format The new format NHS number, introduced in 1996, is a unique 10-digit number assigned to every individual registered with the NHS in England, Wales and IoM25.
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What is Redcentric shared platform?
The Redcentric shared platform is built on Cisco and Gemalto technology who are both market leaders in the security sector. In short, we use best of breed technology to deliver our remote access solutions.
What platforms can Redcentric software tokens be installed on?
Our token software can be installed on a wide range of operating systems, such as Mac OSX, Apple IOS, Android, Windows or Blackberry.
What can Redcentric offer?
A customer shared platform which is highly scalable and can support thousands of users and is resilient by design. This is very similar to the BT remote access token platform and is suited for remote users who need access to HSCN.
How many users are needed for Redcentric?
For the Redcentric shared platform and dedicated platform, minimum order is 10 users.
How do I administer?
We offer a customer administration portal which is accessible across the public internet, Redcentric create the administrator account and assign to first token from order and then the customer can then administer the remaining themselves.
What is HSCN remote access?
Our HSCN remote access service allows organisations who, are not direct NHS entities, but are providing clinical services via NHS commissioned contractual arrangements, to securely access HSCN network services and systems from anywhere and any device via a secure encrypted tunnel.
What is Redcentric token?
We use Redcentric tokens, a HSCN Commercial Aggregator, to offer secure access to the HSCN network via a public, freely available network connection (the Internet) so access can be delivered securely from any location.
What is HSCN in healthcare?
The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) is a new data network for health and care organisations which replaced N3 . It provides the underlying network arrangements to help integrate and transform health and social care services by enabling them to access and share information more reliably, flexibly and efficiently while benefitting ...
Who can buy HSCN?
Health and social care organisation can buy HSCN connectivity from a choice of suppliers within a competitive marketplace.
Great Value-for-Money
We make it affordable for organisations of any size to connect to HSCN.
Flexible Agile Supplier
We serve 600 customers so get to know many customers well. Unlike large ISPs, we have flexibility to tailor our services to meet your individual requirements.
Multiple Networks
We carefully select and combine connections from the UK's top network operators in order to save you money, increase your options and improve resilience.
Trusted by Major Organisations
Our customers include Companies House, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Salvation Army, the Daily Mirror (Reach Plc) and GAME.
Procurement Friendly
We're an HSCN Consumer Network Service Provider, a Crown Commercial Service supplier for RM3808 services and we're on the G-Cloud 12 framework.
Telecoms Expertise
Use your new HSCN-connected WAN to cut your organisation's phone bill. hSo delivers SIP trunks, hosted PBXs, ISDN circuits and analogue phone lines.
High Availability Options
Our carrier resilience options come with a 100% availability SLA. We connect to the HSCN peering exchange multiple times in multiple data centres.
What is HSCN in healthcare?
What is HSCN? The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) is designed to provide a solution for hospitals, medical centres and GPs to collaborate and access services over a secure, high-speed network. It enables third-party software solutions to be presented to frontline patient care organisations.
How many IP addresses are used in HSCN?
You will be given one (1) useable IP address per HSCN edge/router. Any additional IP addresses will need to be justified and are an additional cost.
What level of encryption is required for personal information?
You must encrypt the data within your applications, especially personally identifiable data (PID), with an AES256 level of encryption.
Does HSCN incur setup fees?
Simple implementations of HSCN won't incur any additional setup or onboarding charges.
Is HSCN monthly or in arrears?
Billing for HSCN connectivity is monthly in arrears. Charges are included in your monthly invoice, along with charges for your UKCloud services.
Is UKCloud connected to HSCN?
The UKCloud assured cloud platform is connected to the HSCN in geographically diverse locations. In the unlikely event of a circuit failure, we'll continue to provide connectivity to the HSCN via our secure data centre interconnectivity and our secondary HSCN connection.
Can you use HybridConnect to connect to a dedicated HSCN?
Yes. Our HybridConnect service option enables customers and partners to provide their own private circuits, including dedicated HSCN connections. If you want a dedicated HSCN connection to our cloud platform, our team can arrange for installation of dedicated HSCN circuits to each of our UK data centres.
