API and integration catalogue
These are the APIs and integrations which are currently available, or in development, from NHS England and associated organisations. It includes APIs as well as API standards defined by us. For other data standards, see the NHS Data Standards Directory.
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CIS1 Authentication (Spine Security Broker)
Verify the identity of healthcare workers in England, such as NHS staff, using the Spine Security Broker (SSB) component of Care Identity Service (CIS). CIS provides sign-on across local and national digital services using physical and virtual smartcards.
API Central Access to records Security SOAP UI integrationCIS2 Authentication
Verify the identity of healthcare workers in England, such as NHS staff, using Care Identity Service (CIS). CIS2 Authentication uses the OpenID Connect (OIDC) standard to provide sign-on across local and national digital services using smartcards or modern alternatives.
Hospital GP / primary care Urgent and emergency care Ambulance services NHS 111 Security API Central Internet facing Uses digital onboarding UI integrationCyber Alerts - REST API
Access a feed of alerts issued by our cyber security centre.
REST Security Information governance API Central Internet facingDigital Signature Service API
Generate an electronic signature using your NHS CIS2 Authenticator.
Outpatient Prescribing REST API Central Security Uses API platform Internet facing Uses OAS CIS2 authenticationGP Connect (Patient Facing) User Permissions API
Manage a patient's permissions to access their medical records and services at their GP practice.
Continuity of care Security Patient-facing API Intermediary Internet facing Uses OAS REST GP / primary careNHS login
Access multiple digital health and social care services with a single login for patients and the public. NHS login uses the OpenID Connect (OIDC) standard.
Patient-facing Security API Central Internet facing Uses digital onboarding UI integration