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Releases

Find out about NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) releases.

Release 16.5 - 10 April 2026

This update introduced system background changes to support the running and development of e-RS. These changes did not impact end users. 


Release 16.4 – 13 March 2026

This update introduced system background changes to support the running and development of e-RS. These changes did not impact end users. 


Release 16.3 – 13 February 2026

This update introduced system background changes to support the running and development of e-RS. These changes did not impact end users. 


Release 16.2 – 16 December 2025

1. Enhancements when viewing image files

Since this update, provider users accessing image files are able to preview these within e-RS and have the ability to navigate the image. For example, zoom in/out, pan and drag, fit-to-screen/reset zoom, rotate.

Providers should review the news article to familiarise themselves with this change.

2. Message when attempting to print patient information without an access code

Referrers may notice a new message when trying to print a patient letter for a patient without an access code.

message when an access code does not exist and a referrer attempts to print a referral letter

An access code can be created from the patient details area.

3. Fix - Service definers filters

When service definer users add filters within the ‘All services’ screen, select a service and then choose ‘Go back to All services’ option, the filters applied originally disappear. This update ensures filters continue to be applied when the user returns to the ‘All service’ screen. 


Release 16.1 – 7 November 2025

This update introduced system background changes to support the running and development of e-RS. These changes did not impact end users. 


2025 previous releases

Release 16.0 - 17 October 2025

Release 15.9 - 30 September 2025

Release 15.8 - 23 September 2025

Release 15.7 - 16 September 2025

Release 15.6 - 22 August 2025

Release 15.5 - 11 July 2025

Release 15.4 - 13 June 2025

Release 15.3 - 9 May 2025

Release 15.2 - 11 April 2025

Release 15.1 - 14 March 2025

Release 15.0 - 14 February 2025

Release 14.9 - 17 January 2025


2024 - 2023 releases

Last edited: 15 April 2026 8:35 am