From b6f94d09039b4d0d35699e10ae2e4f9176b7e025 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jake Cosgrove <101206358+jakecosgrove@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2025 09:53:51 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Add new blog link and make external links open in new tab

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 permalink: /using-nhs-notify/nhs-digital-first-strategy
 section: Sending a message
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 ## What’s changing
 
 In line with the 2025 to 2026 operational planning guidance, all NHS providers are expected to send messages to patients through the NHS App first, using NHS Notify as the default service.
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 If you're a trust or supplier and want to explore how NHS Notify can support your messaging plans, you can visit our [get started](https://notify.nhs.uk/get-started/) page and complete the registration form.
 
-For more information, you can read [our blog](https://www.england.nhs.uk/blogs/) or access the [operational planning guidance](https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/2025-26-priorities-and-operational-planning-guidance/).
+For more information, you can read [our blog](https://digital.nhs.uk/blog/transformation-blog/2025/a-digital-first-approach-to-patient-communications){:target="\_blank"} or access the [operational planning guidance](https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/2025-26-priorities-and-operational-planning-guidance/){:target="\_blank"}.