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Thursday 22 January 2026
91Ó°ÊÓ Foundation Trust

FOI_8998

Internal Reference Number: FOI_8998

Date Request Received: 29/10/2025 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 05/11/2025 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Legacy Clinical Systems used for Data Storage

Request Category: Companies

 
Question Number 1:
Under the Freedom of information Act please could you answer the following questions based on Legacy Clinical Systems used for Data Storage within the Trust.

‘An NHS legacy clinical system is an outdated or unsupported/supported technology used for storing and processing patient data and records. These older systems are often deeply embedded in hospital workflows but pose challenges for data storage, including limited interoperability, security risks, and high maintenance costs.


Does the Trust use legacy clinical systems for data storage, e.g. Read-only systems that are only used for patient data storage
 
Answer To Question 1:
Please see attached exemption notice against the whole FOI.
 
Question Number 2:
If yes, please provide the name of the

• System/s

• Supplier/s

• Current contract end date/s
 
Answer To Question 2:
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Question Number 3:
Is this system used Trust wide or for a limited number of departments?
 
Answer To Question 3:
Please see attached exemption notice against the whole FOI.
 
Question Number 4:
Please provide list of departments system is used?
 
Answer To Question 4:
Please see attached exemption notice against the whole FOI.
 
Question Number 5:
What is the total annual licence cost of these systems per annum?
 
Answer To Question 5:
Please see attached exemption notice against the whole FOI.
 
Question Number 6:
If service contracts are in place, what are the total annual costs cumulatively?
 
Answer To Question 6:
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