Development - Integrating with NHS digital services and APIs

There are many existing NHS digital services and APIs available that can be integrated into your innovation.

NHS England have produced a range of useful resources for those looking to connect with their APIs:

read the guide on getting started with NHS England's APIs
see what NHS digital services are available through the digital service catalogue
see which NHS APIs are available through the API and integration catalogue
read NHS England's API polices and best practice

If you need support with integrating with any of the APIs, you can search for answers or post questions on the developer community. You can also suggest, comment, or vote on upcoming features using the interactive product backlog.

To integrate NHS digital technologies into your innovation you will need to be an accredited supplier. Engage early so you can factor this approval into your development timelines.

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