Internet First
Internet First was a programme set up by former NHS Digital to help health and care organisations in England make their digital services available over the public internet.
Closed programme
The Internet First programme is closed. The Internet First policy has been incorporated into NHS architecture principles.
The Internet First policy states that all new health and social care digital services should be internet facing and existing services should be changed to be made available over the internet as soon as possible.
The policy applies to all health and social care digital services that present or expose services to end users or integrating systems outside of an internal network.
Last edited: 4 July 2025 1:39 pm