The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) is a secure digital infrastructure designed to support the sharing of health and social care information across various organizations in the UK. It enables healthcare providers, such as hospitals and general practitioners, to communicate effectively and access patient data while ensuring privacy and security. HSCN replaces the previous N3 network and is essential for integrating services, improving patient care, and facilitating collaboration among professionals. By connecting different systems, it helps streamline processes and enhances the overall efficiency of the National Health Service (NHS) and other care providers.