A Wellington firm which has contracts with the NHS have celebrated winning an advanced cyber security rating.

Patient Choice Ltd, based in Chelston Business Park, have earned a government-backed certification for their systems, known as Cyber Essentials Plus.

Peter Roberts, director of finance and systems, said: “We are growing rapidly, and since we provide core services in prescription delivery for the NHS, it’s vital that our systems are secure.

"Patients, clinicians and healthcare bodies trust us on a daily basis to manage their data and maintain the quality of our prescription management services. This certification demonstrates that our policies and procedures are strong enough to protect against cyber threats."

“There are increasing security challenges in the healthcare sector, and cyberattacks can have severe consequences, potentially disrupting NHS operations and compromising sensitive patient and clinical information. We see certification as the starting point and will continue to evolve and improve our processes and procedures.”