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Written by Technical Team Last updated 09.09.2025 17 minute read

Implementing a NHS API Integration with NHS Login and OAuth 2.0

Learn how to implement NHS API integration with NHS login and OAuth 2.0. A detailed guide covering onboarding, authentication flows, token handling, security, and clinical safety for UK healthcare applications.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 09.09.2025 12 minute read

What Is NHS API Integration? A Technical Guide for Healthcare Developers

Learn what NHS API integration is and how to implement it securely. A detailed technical guide for healthcare developers covering NHS login, CIS2, GP Connect, FHIR standards, compliance, and best practices.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 05.09.2025 10 minute read

Integrating with: NHS App API, NHS Login, and NHS Patient Care Aggregator API

Discover how to integrate with the NHS App API, including NHS login, Patient Care Aggregator (Wayfinder), technical architecture, compliance, and patient journey design. Learn how to build secure, seamless healthcare services within the NHS App ecosystem.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 05.09.2025 9 minute read

Integrating with: NHS Spine Directory Service FHIR API

NHS Spine Directory Service FHIR API integration explained: discover endpoints, ensure security, and build resilient NHS digital health solutions.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 05.09.2025 16 minute read

Integrating with: NHS Notify API

Integrating with the NHS Notify API ensures secure, reliable patient communications. Explore architecture, governance, testing, and best practices for NHS digital services.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 05.09.2025 20 minute read

Integrating with: NHS Summary Care Record FHIR API

Learn how to integrate with the NHS Summary Care Record FHIR API, including access, compliance, security, and implementation best practices.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 05.09.2025 12 minute read

Integrating with: NHS BaRS API (Booking and Referral Standard FHIR API)

Learn how to integrate with the NHS BaRS API (Booking and Referral Standard FHIR API). A detailed technical guide for developers and healthcare IT teams covering workflows, security, and best practices for booking and referral interoperability.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 15 minute read

How to Ensure Regulatory Compliance During NHS API Integration

How to Ensure Regulatory Compliance During NHS API Integration by implementing data protection, clinical safety, and security best practices to meet NHS standards and build trust in your healthcare technology.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 21 minute read

NHS API Integration Demystified: Common NHS APIs for Digital Health Teams

Unlock the power of NHS API integration with this in-depth guide for digital health teams, covering key services like GP Connect, EPS, e-RS, BaRS, PDS, and more to streamline workflows and improve patient care.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 19 minute read

NHS API Integration for Innovators: From Concept to Live Deployment

Unlock the full potential of NHS API integration with this in-depth guide for healthtech innovators. Learn how to navigate standards, design secure architectures, test effectively, meet clinical safety and information governance requirements, and operate reliably from concept through to live deployment.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 15 minute read

NHS API Integration: Future-proofing Your Digital Health Product with Multi-API Interoperability

NHS API integration is the key to future-proofing your digital health product, enabling seamless multi-API interoperability with national services like NHS login, PDS, GP Connect and CIS2, ensuring secure identity management, reliable clinical data exchange, scalable architecture, and built-in compliance so your solution can adapt to evolving NHS standards, integrate across care settings, reduce onboarding friction, and deliver safer, faster workflows for patients and healthcare professionals.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 18 minute read

How to Integrate NHS CIS2 Authentication Using OIDC, FIDO2 & WebAuthn

Securely integrate NHS CIS2 authentication using OIDC, FIDO2 & WebAuthn. Learn best practices, architecture, UX tips, and compliance guidance for a robust, phishing-resistant login.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 9 minute read

Secure Login Alternatives to Smartcards: Exploring NHS CIS2 Authenticators (Windows Hello, Security Keys, iPads)

Discover secure NHS CIS2 login alternatives to smartcards, including Windows Hello, FIDO2 security keys and iPad authenticators. Improve clinical access speed, security and mobility.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 9 minute read

Benefits of NHS CIS2 Authentication for Suppliers and Care Professionals

Streamline NHS access with CIS2 authentication. Discover how it boosts security, improves care workflows, simplifies supplier integration, and future-proofs digital health services.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 15.08.2025 12 minute read

Onboarding Your App with NHS CIS2 Authentication: Process, Timing, and Approval

Learn how to onboard your app with NHS CIS2 authentication, including process steps, integration tips, timelines, and approval requirements for a smooth go-live.