John Hopkins Score - you may see this score in your test results section on your NHS App

Johns Hopkins Score -  It is not a diagnosis, but rather a tool to help health teams understand a patient's overall health and support requirements using the information in the records to generate a score. 

🌟 What Are Patient Need Groups? (Easy Explanation)

Doctors use something called Patient Need Groups (PNGs) to help them understand how much care each person might need.
Think of it like sorting people into groups so doctors can help everyone in the best way possible. We use the Johns Hopkins System to generate a score for each patient

⭐ Why do we use these groups?

Because doctors don’t just look at one illness — they look at everything about a person’s health to decide how much support they might need.

🎨 The Colour Groups

🟢 Green Group – Low Need

• People here are usually healthy.
• They might only need check‑ups or simple advice.

🟠 Amber Group – Medium Need

• People have some long‑term health conditions.
• They need more regular support so they stay well.

🔴 Red Group – High Need

• People have more complex health problems.
• They need more help, more check‑ins, or support from different health teams.

🔍 How Do Doctors Decide the Group?

Doctors don’t pick the group themselves.
The John Hopkins Tool looks at things like:

• Hospital visits
• New illnesses
• Medicines changed or added

Then it updates your group every month.
This means your group can change if your health changes.

❤️ Why Is This Helpful?

It helps doctors:

• Spot people who might need help sooner
• Give the right amount of time for appointments
• Make sure you get the best care for your needs

💬 Worried about your group?

If you or your family have questions, you can always talk to your doctor or nurse. They can explain what your group means for you.