NHS Digital (formerly The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC)) is a ground-breaking data, information and technology resource for the health and care system and plays a fundamental role in driving better care, better services and better outcomes for patients. It is the trusted source of authoritative data and information relating to health and care. It supports the delivery of IT infrastructure, information systems and standards to ensure information flows efficiently and securely across the health and social care system to improve patient outcomes.