Secure HSCN
Connectivity for NHS
Stage 3 - Approved Network
Integration & Compliance.
Transition seamlessly from N3 to HSCN with our Stage 3-approved connectivity - providing secure, resilient access, managed overlay services, and end‑to‑end network support tailored for healthcare and public sector organisations.
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What is HSCN?
The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) has replaced N3 as the data network for health and care organisations. HSCN providers deliver the underlying network arrangements to help integrate and transform health and social care services by enabling organisations like yours to access and share information more reliably, flexibly, and efficiently.
Unlike N3, HSCN VPN access brings you an open marketplace to obtain network connectivity from - this means that you are back in control of the services and providers you choose, allowing you to work with a provider that understands the challenges and pressures you face on a daily basis and has a clear vision for delivering future-ready IT.
HSCN connection can be procured through two CCS frameworks - RM6116 or RM3825. In addition, HSCN overlay services can be procured through G-Cloud. Exponential-e is an accredited HSCN provider on these frameworks. Our expert team are always on hand to guide you through whichever process best suits your requirements.
Benefits of HSCN connection
For all approved HSCN providers, stringent quality, operational and security standards defined by NHS Digital must be met. As a Stage 3 compliant HSCN provider, we are accredited to deliver HSCN connection to public sector organisations. Our HSCN multi-services platform provides the underlying infrastructure arrangements to help integrate and transform health and social care services by enabling organisations to access and share information more reliably, flexibly, and efficiently. This allows the providers of health and social care to consume competitive and assured services that support better patient outcomes.
Why Exponential-e?
From world-first innovations such as Intelligent Internet Algorithm and Virtual Private LAN (VPLS), to a web-based bandwidth management portal, launching our own Private Cloud and Data Centre, launching HSCN Working From Home Solution and SD-WAN, through to building our very own Cyber Security Operations Centre, technology and innovation has always driven our growth. Plus, over the years we have invested heavily in expanding our carrier-class high capacity core Network and building resilient Cloud and Voice infrastructure.
Alongside this innovation though, our customers will tell you that they also value our integrity and ethos as their trusted partner, working with them to design and deliver their solution on time and on budget.
Our HSCN credentials
Becoming an approved HSCN provider involves a rigorous assessment process, conducted by NHS digital. Exponential-e has achieved Stage 3 compliance, making us a trusted supplier of HSCN connection to numerous organisations across the UK’s public sector.
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Exponential-e’s HSCN Health Assured services are all built with these quality and security standards at the forefront, providing you with peace of mind.
Overlay services
Our multi-services platform gives us a service-oriented architecture from which you can easily deploy a range of services: Unified Communications, voice, video and both private and public cloud. The ability of being able to access multiple services down a unified platform including HSCN Connectivity, enables us to deliver simplicity and operational efficiencies.
Customer Service Promise
As part of our commitment to delivering customer service excellence we have developed our own customer service platform, allowing our customers to give us feedback easily and quickly with a click of a button. Our customer support teams are immediately notified of feedback so they can respond instantly, so we can provide a 360° service, quickly closing the loop on any feedback that is less than excellent.
We are so confident in our Customer Service Promise, we even have our real-time NPS score published live on our website. This is part of what we call delivering Peace of Mind-as-a-Service.
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Multi-site digital transformation
delivers a fully optimised supply chain and enhanced patient care
We have quite an unusual setup when it comes to our IT infrastructure, but the Exponential-e team have been superb throughout, ensuring everyone stays in the loop and that our goals are consistently achieved. We're looking forward to continuing working with them.
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Our commitment to delivering excellence
The world’s first real-time NPS - part of our longstanding customer service promise.
Through our own customer service platform, our customers are able to give us feedback quickly and easily, with a click of a button. Our Customer Support teams are immediately notified of feedback so they can respond instantly, in order to quickly closing the loop on any feedback that is less than excellent.
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N3 was the previous network used by the NHS. HSCN is its replacement, offering several advantages:
- More choice - HSCN operates as an open marketplace, giving you the freedom to select the provider that best suits your needs and budget. In contrast, N3 was a single-supplier network.
- Improved technology - HSCN utilises the latest technology to provide a faster, more reliable and more secure connection.
- Greater flexibility - HSCN offers greater flexibility to adapt to changing needs and new ways of working, such as remote access and Cloud services.
Yes, HSCN supports remote working solutions, enabling your staff to securely access the network and applications from any location.
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Secure, Compliant, Future-Ready HSCN Connectivity
Exponential‑e delivers Stage 3 - compliant HSCN services approved by NHS Digital, blending advanced overlay platforms (SD‑WAN, UC, cloud), carrier-grade infrastructure, and proactive 24 / 7 UK support. Partner with us for seamless N3 - HSCN migration, secure access to critical health networks, and a customer-first ethos built on innovation and service excellence.
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