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Specialist care, at your fingertips

HBSUK works in partnership with NHS Trusts to support patient care. We’re regulated by the Care Quality Commission, which means your care is safe, secure, and delivered to national standards.

Healthcare that fits around your life.

We’re working with NHS Trusts across the UK to help patients get answers about health conditions more quickly.

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What is the HBS Platform?

Get your condition assessed remotely by our consultant led service using our secure online platform, connecting you to the right healthcare specialist from home.

This means your care can begin sooner, without needing to attend an initial hospital appointment. If you do need to be seen in person, or require further tests, these will be arranged for you.

A consultant will personally review your information, helping you get the right care  quickly, with clearer answers and less time waiting.

Why choose HBSUK?

We’re committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care tailored to your needs.

  • Fast access to care

    Get the care you need sooner, including follow‑ups and diagnostic tests.

  • Convenience

    Enjoy initial assessments from the comfort of your home.

  • Expert care

    Receive expert assessments and personalised care from leading specialists.

  • Dedicated patient contact centre

    Our patient contact centre supports you by phone or email at every stage.

FAQs

Browse our FAQs to find answers to common questions about using the HBS Platform.

To use the service, you must have a referral from your NHS Trust or Health Board. Patients must be aged 18 or over.

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Online safety and security

HBSUK takes a security-first approach to protecting patient data and supporting safe, reliable healthcare services across both the NHS and private healthcare.

Keeping you safe and informed

Here you’ll find answers to common questions about keeping your information safe, recognising legitimate communications, and our regulatory standards.

Yes. HBSUK maintains the highest standards of data security to protect both patients and clinicians. You can find more details about our security and compliance here.
The HBS Platform has been developed under a Quality Management System certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, and HBSUK is Cyber Essentials Plus accredited. We are also registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and the Digital Security Protection Toolkit. Additionally, our platform meets the reliability, security, and safety standards set out in the NHS’ Digital First Online Consultation and Video Consultation (DFOCVC) framework.
Your data is safely processed and stored in the UK within state-of-the-art Amazon data centres, featuring multiple layers of physical, environmental, and software defences. A Data Protection Impact Assessment has been conducted in partnership with an independent expert, and penetration testing has also been undertaken by an independent specialist. All identified risks have been mitigated to ensure your data’s safety.

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Contact us

Whether you’re an NHS Trust looking to reduce waiting lists, a patient seeking specialist care, or a healthcare professional looking for your next opportunity — we’d love to hear from you.

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