Obtaining an EPS Smart Card

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Hi

I'm about to begin retail locuming. Can anyone tell me in detail how I can obtain an EPS Smart Card.

I've searched and searched the connectingforhealth.nhs.uk site, where I was told that there was info about how to obtain one, but alas I am non the wiser

I will need access to Newcastle, Northumbria, Durham, Cleveland, Sunderland....in fact most of the North East.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks