First stop: your junk drawer. Don’t roll your eyes—we all have one. Pull out any old letters from your GP, a hospital appointment, or even a prescription slip. The NHS number is usually printed at the top, right next to your name.
If you’re the type of person who keeps a “file” (a.k.a. a stack of papers in the corner), look for anything that says “NHS Number” or “CHI Number” if you’re in Scotland. It’s like a little digital handshake from the health service.
Think of it as the secret password to the club of “getting better.” Once you know it, you’re in. And it’s much cooler than remembering your WiFi password.
