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<p>0.16% of National Health Service machines are currently using Windows XP.</p><p>It
is not possible to set a timeframe for complete removal of Windows XP from all NHS
machines. This is because removal is not always possible, particularly where Windows
XP is embedded in medical devices.</p><p>All NHS organisations have been given guidance
on how to mitigate the risks if they cannot completely remove Windows XP from their
estate, for example, they can segregate the affected machines from the network. They
can also contact NHS Digital for further bespoke advice and support to mitigate risks.</p><p>All
NHS organisations must report through the mandatory Data Security and Protection Toolkit
(DSPT) whether or not they continue to run unsupported systems. Through the DSPT organisations
must provide assurance that they are managing, monitoring and mitigating the risk.
NHS Digital and NHSX then follow up with NHS trusts if that assurance is unsatisfactory.</p>
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