Did you know? Maternity information is available through Great North Care Record (GNCR)
When caring for patients, having access to the right information at the right time can make all the difference. Through GNCR, staff can access a range of information, including maternity data, clinical correspondence, medications, allergies, ambulance records and referrals.
Many health and care professionals across the North East and North Cumbria may not realise that maternity information is available through the GNCR, helping provide a more complete picture of care across organisational boundaries.
Through GNCR, staff can access maternity information from participating trusts who share data, without needing to log into separate systems. This gives health and care professionals quicker access to important information, including:
- Maternity appointments
- Care plans
- Risk assessments
- Maternity contacts
- Safeguarding information
This helps to support informed decision-making, improves continuity and quality of care, and reduces the need to contact other services for information.
Over the last year, maternity data sharing has been rolled out across the region as part of a collaborative programme involving maternity services and GNCR. While awareness was raised at launch, recent conversations with healthcare professionals suggest many users are still unaware that this information is available.
If you work in a role where maternity information may support patient care, now is a good time to explore what is available through GNCR.
Need support?
GNCR is available to health and care professionals across the North East and North Cumbria. Guidance, user guides and training resources are available to help you get the most from the system.
Help support GNCR by sharing this update with colleagues across your organisation, helping more health and care professionals access the information they need to deliver safer, more joined-up care.
If you’re a health and care professional, GNCR should be available to you. If you’re unsure how to gain access or get started, visit the GNCR website for access guides, training, and support: Staff Training
