Learn the NHS England Solution Architecture Framework
The NHSE SAF is a framework for solution architecture in NHS England. It provides guidance and best practices to help architects design and implement solutions that meet the needs of the NHS.
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Follow the NHS England SA Framework
The NHSE SAF is a framework for solution architecture in NHS England. It provides guidance and best practices to help architects design and implement solutions that meet the needs of the NHS.
Increase your operating efficiency
Use the SAF to streamline your architecture processes, reduce duplication of effort, and improve collaboration across teams.
Architect Effective Solutions
The SAF provides a structured approach to solution architecture, helping you to design solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with NHS standards.
How it works
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Read the NHS England Solution Architecture Framework guidance
The NHSE SAF is a framework for solution architecture in NHS England. It provides:
- guidance
- best practices
Helping architects design and implement solutions that meet the needs of the NHS.
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Review current architecture
Review your current architecture to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with NHS standards.
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Score your architecture
Use the SAF to score your architecture against NHS standards and identify areas for improvement.
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Improve and iterate your architecture
Use the feedback from the SAF to improve and iterate your architecture, ensuring it meets the needs of the NHS and its stakeholders.
Framework Requirements
Strategic Alignment, Vision, and Roadmap
| S01 | Exec Design Authority |
| S02 | Business Capability Model |
| S03 | Roadmap |
| S04 | Objectives |
Decision Making & Governance
Solution Design & Methods
Technology Choices
| T01 | Technology Radar |
| T02 | Non Functional Needs |
| T03 | Vendor Locks |
| T04 | SaaS First |
Non-Functional Design
| NF01 | Observability |
| NF02 | Appropriate |
| NF03 | Performance |
| NF04 | Sustainability |
| NF05 | Auditing |
| NF06 | Disaster Recovery |
| NF07 | Accessibility & UX |
Re Use Principles and Development of Shared Services
| RU1 | Square Peg Round Hole |
| RU2 | Reuse Potential |
| RU3 | Reuse Services |
Documentation
| D01 | Documentation Stores |
| D02 | Open by Default |
| D03 | Documentation Freshness |
| D04 | Change Control |
| D05 | Archimate Models |
| D06 | Documentation Coverage |
Framework Dimensions
| S | Strategic Alignment, Vision, and Roadmap | Alignment with our strategic direction |
| DM | Decision Making & Governance | Governance processes |
| SD | Solution Design & Methods | Following recognised industry best practice |
| T | Technology Choices | Strategic choices |
| NF | Non-Functional Design | Understand non-functional needs |
| RU | Re Use Principles and Development of Shared Services | Reusing what we have already |
| D | Documentation | Documenting the architectures |