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An NHS ..., e.g an NHS number #520

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sarawilcox opened this issue May 16, 2024 · 2 comments
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An NHS ..., e.g an NHS number #520

sarawilcox opened this issue May 16, 2024 · 2 comments
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Make it clear that, when NHS is an adjective, the indefinite article should be "an" as in an NHS number.

Change this section of the A to Z: https://service-manual.nhs.uk/content/a-to-z-of-nhs-health-writing#NHS
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Agreed at July Style Council meeting. Approved adding an example of an NHS thing, e.g. “an NHS appointment”. Now with our clinical team for approval before publishing the change.

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To be published 19 September. Approved by clinicians.

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