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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Message Exchange for Social Care and Health (MESH) API
Transfer messages and large files securely across health and social care organisations using the Message Exchange for Social Care and Health (MESH) API.
Messaging MESH API Central Transport / infrastructure Internet facing Uses OAS REST Uses digital onboardingMulticast Notification Service API
Publish and receive patient-related state changes from a single centralised system.
Uses OAS API Internet facing Central Has sandbox Publish-subscribe events REST STU3 MESHNHS App API
Engage with users of the NHS App.
Hospital GP / primary care Patient-facing Patient communication REST API FHIR R4 Uses API platform Internet facing Central Uses OAS Uses digital onboardingNHS Notify API
Send messages to patients via email, SMS, the NHS App or letter. Previously known as Communications Manager.
REST Uses OAS Uses API platform Has sandbox Internet facingNHS Website Content API
Pull content from the NHS.UK website about health conditions, medicines A-Z and more, using our free NHS Website Content APIs.
REST Patient-facing API Central Internet facing Has sandbox Uses API platform Uses OAS Uses digital onboardingNHS Website Content API v2
Pull content from the NHS.UK website about health conditions, medications and more.
Uses OAS RESTOrganisation Data Service - FHIR API
Access a reduced dataset of health and social care organisations in England and Wales, such as trusts or GP practices, using our Organisation Data Service (ODS) FHIR API.
Community health Ambulance services NHS 111 Mental health Dentistry Social care Pharmacy REST OOH GP Hospital FHIR GP / primary care API Outpatient A&E / emergency department STU3 Uses OASOrganisation Data Terminology - FHIR API
Use this API to access a dataset of health and social care organisations and sites, such as trusts or GP practices, using the Organisation Data Service (ODS).
Uses OAS FHIR REST Uses digital onboarding R4 Has sandbox Uses API platform Reference dataPatient Care Aggregator - FHIR API
Get an aggregated list of referrals and bookings for a patient from secondary care providers.
Patient-facing API Intermediary R4 FHIR Uses API platform Internet facing REST Uses OAS Referrals and bookingsPatient Care Aggregator Get Appointments API standard
As a secondary care provider, provide a list of bookings for a patient to the Patient Care Aggregator.
Referrals and bookings API standard Internet facing FHIR R4 REST Uses OAS Uses digital onboarding