The NHSE AVT registry is the governance framework for ambient scribes in NHS primary care. Understanding it is part of digital health literacy for GP trainees.
The 19 Suppliers
33n, Accurx, Anathem, Aprobrium (Lexacom), Beam Up, Corti, Dictate IT, eConsult, HealthOrbit AI, Heidi Health, Lyrebird Health, Microsoft Dragon, Optum (EMIS), Pungo (Joy), Scribetech, Tandem, Tortus, T-Pro, X-On Health.
What Self-Certification Means
Suppliers declare compliance with AVT criteria — including DTAC compliance, appropriate clinical safety cases (DCB0129/DCB0160), MHRA registration where applicable, and data protection standards. This is self-declaration, not independent NHSE audit.
What It Does Not Mean
Not an endorsement of clinical quality. Not a procurement recommendation. Not a guarantee of accuracy or fitness for purpose. Local DPIA and governance assessment is still required before any practice deploys an AVT tool.
The Regulatory Hierarchy
AVT registry self-certification is the baseline. DTAC compliance is the minimum governance standard. MHRA registration (held by Tortus and iatroX) represents a higher regulatory bar — the tool is classified as a medical device with corresponding regulatory obligations.
For Trainees
Understanding this framework demonstrates digital health literacy — relevant to RCGP curriculum capabilities around technology and governance. As qualified GPs, you will make procurement decisions about these tools. Understanding the landscape now prepares you for those decisions.
Where iatroX Fits
iatroX is UKCA-marked and MHRA-registered — a higher regulatory standard than AVT registry self-certification. Understanding these distinctions is part of digital health literacy for GP trainees.