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They store information about how you use the website, such as the pages you visit.

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How we use cookies

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• make our website work, for example by keeping it secure​
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• remember which pop-ups you've seen​

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Cookies needed for the website to work

Cookie name	Purpose	Expires
JSESSIONID	This cookie is essential for these systems to work	Until you close your browser
nhsuk-cookie-consent	Remembers your cookie settings	Expires after 3 calendar months

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How we use the information we collect​

To find out how we collect, store and use information about you or your visit, see the NHSBSA website privacy policy (opens in a new tab).