Care Data Repository Overview

The Care Data Repository (CDR) acts as a central hub for care data in Wales. Patients' care data will reside in the CDR, fostering seamless access and contribution to patients’ care records by health and care applications throughout the nation. CDR ensures that patients' health and care information can accompany them wherever they receive care.

The Care Data Repository will streamline the process for health and care providers to identify individuals for direct care purposes. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS Wales faced considerable challenges in identifying the most vulnerable individuals who required tailored advice and support. This task consumed significant time and resources. By automating similar processes, the CDR will alleviate this burden, enabling the health service to efficiently allocate resources and swiftly reach those most in need of assistance.

The CDR upholds rigorous data standards to guarantee the accuracy, consistency, and interoperability of the data stored within it. These standards ensure that health and care applications can effortlessly exchange and utilise data, further enhancing the quality and continuity of patient care.