Cookie policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website or service.
They store information about how you use the website or service, such as the pages you visit.
Cookies are not viruses or computer programs. They are very small so do not take up much space.
How we use cookies
We only use cookies to:
- make our service work
- measure how you use our website, such as which links you click on (analytics cookies), if you give us permission
We do not use any other cookies, for example, cookies that remember your settings or cookies that help with health campaigns.
Cookies that make our service work
We use cookies to keep our service secure and fast.
List of cookies that make our website work
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| token | Tracks your authorisation during a session | When you close the browser |
| ams-notification | Provides you with information when actions are taken (for example, a notification) | After 15 seconds |
| previousPage | Allows you to return to the page you were on after you have been logged out and back in again | When you close the browser |
Cookies that measure website use
We also like to use analytics cookies. These cookies store anonymous information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit or what you click on.
List of cookies that measure website use
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| AMCV_# | Used by Adobe Analytics. Tells us if you've used our site before. | 2 years |
| AMCVS_#AdobeOrg | Used by Adobe Analytics. Tells us how you use our site. | When you close the browser |
| com.adobe.reactor.dataElementCookiesMigrated | Used by Adobe Analytics. Includes data elements set to capture usage of our website. | When you close the browser |
| demdex | Used by Adobe Analytics. Allows cross-domain analytics of NHS properties. | 180 days |
| s_cc | Used by Adobe Analytics. Checks if cookies work in your web browser. | When you close the browser |
| s_getNewRepeat | Used by Adobe Analytics. Tells us if you've used our website before. | 30 days |
| s_ppn | Used by Adobe Analytics. Tells us how you use our website by reading the previous page you visited. | 1 day |
| s_sq | Used by Adobe Analytics. Remembers the last link you clicked on. | When you close the browser |