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Written by Technical Team Last updated 18.09.2026 17 minute read

What Happens During an IM1 Witness Test?

Learn what happens during an IM1 witness test, including API demonstrations, patient matching, clinical write-back, error handling, audit logs, RBAC and assurance.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 11.09.2026 18 minute read

NHS UK Core FHIR Profiles: A Developer’s Guide to Building Conformant Healthcare APIs

Learn how to build NHS UK Core FHIR APIs with correct profiles, terminology, identifiers, extensions, validation and conformance testing.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 03.09.2026 22 minute read

Building Event-Driven Patient Demographics with PDS Notifications, NEMS and MESH

Learn how to build event-driven patient demographics using PDS Notifications, NEMS and MESH, with resilient NHS integration, idempotency and reconciliation.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 20.08.2026 25 minute read

What the NHS Single Patient Record Means for Digital Health Suppliers

Explore what the NHS Single Patient Record means for digital health suppliers, from interoperability and FHIR to procurement, governance and product strategy.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.06.2026 27 minute read

Software Development for Pharmacies and EPS integration

Explore how to build secure, scalable pharmacy software with NHS EPS FHIR API integration, clinical safety, compliance and resilient dispensing workflows.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 19.05.2026 14 minute read

NHS API Integration and Healthcare System Connectivity

NHS API integration and healthcare system connectivity explained clearly, covering interoperability, FHIR, assurance, governance and safe digital service design.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 05.06.2026 11 minute read

NHS Spine Directory Service API Integration: End-to-End FHIR Endpoint Discovery and Lookup Workflow

Integrate the NHS Spine Directory Service FHIR API to discover accredited systems and resolve endpoints using a robust, end-to-end lookup workflow.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 05.06.2026 15 minute read

NHS Spine Directory Service API Integration: What It Is, Why It Matters, and When You Need It

Discover what the NHS Spine Directory Service API is, why it matters for NHS interoperability, and when your system needs it to enable safe, scalable, and reliable integration across NHS services.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 06.02.2026 14 minute read

What to Know Before Starting an NHS Notify Integration

Learn what to consider before integrating NHS Notify, including onboarding, message design, security, routing, and operational best practices for reliable patient communications.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 06.02.2026 14 minute read

NHS Notify Integration: A Practical Guide for Digital Health Teams

Integrate NHS Notify with confidence. A practical, end-to-end guide for digital health teams covering onboarding, API integration, security, templates, testing and live operations.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 23.01.2026 17 minute read

NHS National Record Locator (NRL) API Integration: Error Handling, Response Codes, and Edge Cases

Integrate with the NHS National Record Locator API confidently by understanding error handling, response codes, and real-world edge cases that impact resilience, safety, and production readiness.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 23.01.2026 14 minute read

NHS National Record Locator (NRL) API Integration: Understanding FHIR Resources and Payload Design

A detailed guide to NHS National Record Locator (NRL) API integration, explaining FHIR resources, DocumentReference payload design, search and lifecycle patterns, and best practices for secure, reliable interoperability.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 23.01.2026 12 minute read

NHS Transfer of Care API Integration for Integrated Care Systems: Scaling Across Multiple Providers

NHS Transfer of Care API integration for Integrated Care Systems, covering scalable architecture, multi-provider interoperability, clinical safety, data quality, and system-wide optimisation across the NHS.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 23.01.2026 14 minute read

NHS Transfer of Care API Integration in Practice: Implementing FHIR Resources for Discharge Workflows

Implementing the NHS Transfer of Care API in real-world discharge workflows, this in-depth guide explores practical FHIR resource modelling, secure messaging patterns, clinical safety considerations, and optimisation strategies for reliable, interoperable eDischarge delivery across NHS systems.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 17.04.2026 14 minute read

Clinical Workflow Optimisation Enabled by NHS National Care Records Service (NCRS) Integration

Clinical workflow optimisation in the NHS through NCRS integration, enabling faster access to national patient records, reduced clinical friction, improved safety, and streamlined point-of-care decision-making across care settings.