Overview
The Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag is a national information standard that NHS England has introduced to ensure that people who need reasonable adjustments receive safe, appropriate, and equitable care. Under Information Standards Notice DAPB4019: Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag - NHS England Digital, all publicly funded health and social care providers in England must be able to record, view, and share a patient’s reasonable adjustment needs through a consistent mechanism.
By 30 September 2026, dental practices in receipt of NHS funds must be compliant. The standard is intended to operate through the National Care Records Service (NCRS). To do this you will need to ensure you are registered to use the database and your staff have appropriate training on the new system, know how to identify reasonable adjustment needs, that your software will support the changes, and that your documents are up to date.