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NHS Federated Data Platform Integration

Enable the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) while building on your existing data investments

NHS Federated Data Platform Integration with Telefónica Tech

The NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) is a national programme led by NHS England to improve how data is accessed and used across the NHS in England, while allowing organisations to retain control of their own data.

Telefónica Tech supports NHS England’s FDP strategy by helping NHS trusts and integrated care systems integrate local data safely, securely, and consistently. Our Federated Data Platform integration services enable organisations to participate in national data initiatives without centralising data, disrupting services, or starting again from scratch.

Delivered in partnership with Microsoft and Databricks, our approach allows organisations to build on existing investments in platforms such as Azure Databricks, extending current capabilities rather than replacing them.

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Why Federated Data Platform Integration Is Important?

Organisations are under increasing pressure to integrate data with the NHS Federated Data Platform accurately and within defined timescales, with a number of target milestones already set.

Without a structured integration approach, organisations often face:

Uncertainty around how to support NHS England’s FDP requirements locally

Concerns about data governance, access, and accountability

Limited internal capacity to manage complex data integration work

Repeated re‑engineering as national data models and validation rules evolve

Pressure to adopt unfamiliar tooling despite existing cloud and analytics investments

A structured FDP integration approach ensures organisations can support NHS England’s objectives while maintaining local control, minimising risk, and making best use of existing platforms and skills.

What Is Federated Data Platform Integration?

Federated Data Platform integration is how the NHS federated model works in practice.

It involves securely connecting local NHS data environments to the NHS Federated Data Platform, transforming data into nationally defined formats, and ensuring that only approved data is shared for defined national use cases.

FDP integration enables organisations to:

Participate in the NHS Federated Data Platform without centralising data

Retain ownership and accountability as the data controller

Apply governance and access controls aligned to NHS England requirements

Support national reporting alongside local operational insight

Build on existing Azure, Databricks, and cloud data platforms

Telefónica Tech delivers FDP integration in a way that aligns to NHS England’s federated approach, rather than forcing a one‑size‑fits‑all model.

What’s Included in Our FDP Integration Service

01 FDP Readiness & Integration Assessment

Assessment of your current data estate, platforms, and FDP requirements to define the most appropriate integration approach in line with NHS England guidance.

01 FDP Readiness & Integration Assessment

02 Secure Data Ingestion

Controlled, auditable ingestion of required datasets from local systems, using cloud native patterns aligned existing data platform investments.

02 Secure Data Ingestion

03 FDP Ready Data Transformation

Transformation of local data into FDP schemas and structures, enabling consistent national use while retaining local control.

03 FDP Ready Data Transformation

04 Governance & Access Controls

Clear controls defining what data is shared, who can access it, and for what purpose, aligned to NHS data protection and governance expectations.

04 Governance & Access Controls

05 Data Quality Monitoring

Validation and monitoring to identify issues early and reduce rejection, rework, or scrutiny at a national level.

05 Data Quality Monitoring

06 Tiered Delivery Options

A Bronze, Silver, and Gold model allowing organisations to adopt FDP at the right pace based on maturity and ambition.

06 Tiered Delivery Options

NHS Federated Data Platform Integration Packages

Telefónica Tech offers a tiered approach to Federated Data Platform integration, allowing NHS organisations to support NHS England’s FDP programme at the right pace while building on existing data platform investments.

The Bronze, Silver, and Gold options are not sequential stages. Organisations do not need to progress through each package.

Instead, they represent different levels of support and ownership, enabling NHS trusts and ICSs to choose the model that best fits their capacity, risk appetite, and operating preference. Each option is designed to build on existing investments, allowing organisations to choose the level of support they need now and in the future without re‑platforming or unnecessary change.

Package Levels

Bronze – Supported Integration

Telefónica Tech supports initial FDP integration, with organisations retaining day to day ownership once the solution is live.

Silver – Supported Operation

Telefónica Tech provides ongoing support to help organisations run FDP integrations reliably as requirements and submission frequency increase.

Gold – Fully Managed Service

Telefónica Tech takes full responsibility for FDP integration and ongoing change, monitoring and maintaining the solution as NHS England requirements evolve.

Benefits of our approach to NHS Federated Platform Integration

A structured FDP integration approach helps NHS organisations to:

Support NHS England’s Federated Data Platform strategy

Retain control over local data and governance

Build on existing Azure and Databricks investments

Reduce operational and political risk around national data submissions

Improve data quality and confidence

Create reusable foundations for analytics and future AI use cases

Why Choose Telefónica Tech for NHS Federated Data Platform Integration

Aligned to NHS England’s federated approach

Our delivery model supports federation, local accountability, and lawful data sharing.

Built on existing NHS investments

We enable FDP using platforms already widely adopted across the NHS, avoiding unnecessary re platforming.

Delivered in partnership with Microsoft and Databricks

A joint offering aligned to established NHS cloud standards and skills.

Governance by design

Only approved data is shared, with access controls aligned to NHS expectations.

Customer Stories

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30+ Billion Health Records, One Secure Platform Transforming NHS Research

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust partnered with Telefónica Tech and Starlight Consulting to build the Thames Valley & Surrey Secure Data Environment (TVS SDE), a cloud-based platform on Microsoft Azure that securely integrates over 30 billion health records across a population of 4.3 million.
The solution enables faster, ethical access to rich, multimodal NHS data for research and innovation while embedding robust governance and public involvement. By standardising data, streamlining access, and implementing a Trusted Research Environment, the platform has accelerated over 35 live research projects, strengthened public trust, and created a scalable model for NHS-wide data collaboration and AI-driven healthcare advancements.

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Saving Lives with Secure Data

The Lancashire and South Cumbria Secure Data Environment, delivered by Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System in partnership with Telefónica Tech, consolidates fragmented healthcare data into a unified, secure platform to support research, planning, and preventative care.
Built using Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and the OMOP data model, the platform has harmonised 2.3 million patient records spanning 15 years of care. It enables advanced analytics, AI-driven insights, and cross-organisational collaboration while maintaining strict data privacy through the Five Safes framework. The result is faster decision-making, improved patient outcomes, and a repeatable model for data-driven healthcare transformation across the NHS.

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Driving Customer Insight with Data Science at Simplyhealth

Simplyhealth partnered with Telefónica Tech to embed data science capabilities across the organisation, enabling deeper customer understanding and smarter decision-making.
By implementing advanced analytics and machine learning, Simplyhealth gained actionable insights into customer behaviour, improving targeting, engagement, and operational performance. The transformation empowered teams with data-driven tools and models, helping the business enhance customer experience, optimise services, and unlock new commercial value.

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Healthcare professionals collaborating in hospital atrium using NHS Federated Data Platform insights

Start Your NHS Federated Platform Integration Journey

If you’re asking: “How do we integrate with the NHS Federated Data Platform without losing control of our data?”

Telefónica Tech can help you assess readiness, define the right FDP integration approach, and deliver a secure, governed solution aligned to NHS requirements.

Contact our experts to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NHS Federated Data Platform?

The NHS England Federated Data Platform (FDP) is a secure data environment designed to connect and analyse healthcare data across NHS organisations in England. It enables staff to access real-time insights for improving patient care, operational efficiency, and decision-making—without moving or centralising sensitive data unnecessarily.

Learn more here.

Does the NHS Federated Data Platform require replacing existing data platforms?

No. There are different ways to integrate with the NHS Federated Data Platform. Telefónica Tech enables integration with platforms such as Azure Databricks, allowing organisations to extend current capabilities rather than re-platform.

Why do NHS organisations need support with NHS Federated Data Platform integration?

NHS organisations are under pressure to meet NHS England FDP requirements and timelines, often with limited internal capacity and evolving data standards. Without a structured approach, this can lead to delays, data quality issues, and repeated rework.

Specialist support helps organisations integrate more efficiently, reduce risk, and align with national requirements while continuing to run day-to-day operations.

What are the benefits of NHS Federated Data Platform integration with Telefónica Tech?

A structured FDP integration approach enables NHS organisations to: