Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website.

They store information about how you use the website, 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 use cookies to:

  • make our website work, for example by keeping it secure
  • measure how you use our website, such as which links you click on (analytics cookies)
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Cookies needed for the NHS website work
Name Purpose Expires
Name

CORESESSIONID

Purpose

Stores information to identify and map application to appropriate configuration on servers

Expires

When you close the browser or sign out of the application

Name

nhsuk-cookie-consent

Purpose

Remembers if you used our cookies banner

Expires

When you close the browser (if you do not use the banner) or 1 year (if you use the banner)


How we use the information we collect

To find out how we collect, store and use information about you or your visit, see our privacy policy.