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Written by Technical Team Last updated 02.08.2025 8 minute read

From PDS to SDS to GP Connect: End‑to‑End Spine Integration Sequence Explained

A detailed guide to the NHS Spine integration process, explaining how PDS, SDS and GP Connect work together to enable secure patient identification, endpoint discovery and authorised clinical record access.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 02.08.2025 9 minute read

Implementing the GP Connect “Parameters” POST Operation for Access Record Structured

Implementing the GP Connect Parameters POST Operation for Access Record Structured enables secure, efficient access to patient records across NHS systems. Learn how to build requests, parse responses, and ensure clinical safety for seamless healthcare integration.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 02.08.2025 9 minute read

From Authentication to Dispensing: The Technical Workflow of NHS EPS API Integration

Discover the complete technical workflow of NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) API integration — from authentication and patient nomination to digital signing, submission, dispensing, and prescription tracking. Learn how secure, compliant systems streamline prescribing and dispensing across the NHS.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 02.08.2025 6 minute read

Handling Referral Actions: Using Accept, Reject, Redirect APIs in e‑RS FHIR Endpoints

NHS e‑RS API integration: Learn how to handle referral actions with Accept, Reject, and Redirect FHIR endpoints for efficient, secure referral management.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 02.08.2025 7 minute read

Building an e‑Referral Worklist: FHIR DSTU2 vs STU3 Endpoints in NHS e‑RS API

Discover how to build an efficient NHS e‑Referral worklist using FHIR DSTU2 and STU3 endpoints. Learn key differences, authentication steps, data structures, and best practices for seamless NHS e‑RS API integration.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 25.07.2025 10 minute read

Integrating with: MEDITECH Expanse EPR

Discover how to achieve seamless MEDITECH Expanse EPR integration with expert insights from 6B, a UK-based technology consultancy specialising in healthcare interoperability and digital transformation.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 17.07.2025 9 minute read

Integrating with: System C Careflow EPR

Explore the technical essentials of System C integration with CareFlow EPR. Learn how digital health solutions can connect via HL7 messaging, navigate connectivity, message types, and compliance to build robust NHS-compatible integrations.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 11.07.2025 6 minute read

Integrating with: EMIS Extraction IM API

Explore how to achieve EMIS Extraction IM API integration. A technical overview for digital health innovators seeking secure, compliant access to bulk NHS primary care data via EMIS.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 04.07.2025 4 minute read

Integrating with: EMIS Patient Services API

Learn how to securely integrate with the EMIS Patient Services API, enabling access to appointments, prescriptions, messaging, and medical records through compliant and robust patient context sessions.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 21.06.2025 6 minute read

Integrating With Interweave As A Data Provider: A Guide For Digital Health Innovators

A comprehensive guide for digital health innovators on integrating with Interweave Shared Care Record. Learn about governance, FHIR standards, technical assurance, and go-live processes.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 21.06.2025 5 minute read

Introduction To The NHS GP Connect API: A Guide For Developers

Learn how to integrate with NHS GP Connect API. A developer's guide to accessing EMIS & SystmOne patient records, using FHIR, ensuring compliance, and improving interoperability.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 21.06.2025 5 minute read

Understanding NHS Terminology Server Integration

Learn how to integrate with the NHS Terminology Server using FHIR APIs. Support SNOMED CT, ICD-10 & dm+d for interoperable healthcare apps and improved clinical data quality.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 21.06.2025 4 minute read

Integrating With: The NHS e-RS FHIR API

Learn how to integrate with the NHS e-RS FHIR API for seamless digital referrals. Explore features, access modes, testing, and onboarding for faster, paperless referral management.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 21.06.2025 3 minute read

Integrating With: NHSmail

Learn how to integrate securely with NHSmail using OAuth 2.0. This guide covers modern authentication, application registration, configuration, credential management, and troubleshooting for Exchange Online.

Written by Technical Team Last updated 21.06.2025 6 minute read

Integrating with: The IM1 Patient API

Learn how to integrate with the IM1 Patient API for NHS systems like EMIS Web & SystmOne. Explore integration steps, key features, security, and how digital health apps can connect with NHS services.