# Message Exchange for Social Care and Health (MESH) **URL:** https://developer.community.nhs.uk/c/mesh/11.md [Latest](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Message Exchange for Social Care and Health (MESH) category](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/about-the-message-exchange-for-social-care-and-health-mesh-category/463)
**Author:** [@akunna.ndubuisi1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/akunna.ndubuisi1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2023 10:09 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/about-the-message-exchange-for-social-care-and-health-mesh-category/463 "2023-09-05T10:09:35Z")
Message Exchange for Social Care and Health (MESH) provides the ability to share data directly between health and care organisations and is the nationally recognised mechanism for this method of data sharing. MESH can b… --- ## [Daily handshake in intergration - failing](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/daily-handshake-in-intergration-failing/15880)
**Author:** [@tc1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/tc1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2026 11:23 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/daily-handshake-in-intergration-failing/15880 "2026-10-22T11:23:48Z")
We’re getting timeouts and connection resets for the MESH APIs “handshake” endpoint, for a few weeks now. Is it just us or is the service responding oddly ? MAILBOX\_ID YGMYQOT001 --- ## [Known issue - Log4j CVEs affecting MESH Java Client 6.3.6](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/known-issue-log4j-cves-affecting-mesh-java-client-6-3-6/12366)
**Author:** [@Matty\_Firth](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Matty_Firth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 14:31 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/known-issue-log4j-cves-affecting-mesh-java-client-6-3-6/12366 "2026-10-15T14:31:29Z")
We are aware of a number of recent Apache Log4j CVEs that have been identified against the version of Log4j bundled with the current MESH Java Client (6.3.6). The following CVEs have been raised by users: CVE-2026-34… --- ## [MESH - patient documents - rejecting on the recipient-side](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-patient-documents-rejecting-on-the-recipient-side/15726)
**Author:** [@Faraz\_Malik](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Faraz_Malik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2026 15:48 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-patient-documents-rejecting-on-the-recipient-side/15726 "2026-10-12T15:48:39Z")
Hello, GP practices receive patient documents on systems like EMIS Web via the NHS MESH transport mechanism. When reviewing the document, users have the option to “reject” the document, which returns it back to the send… --- ## [Migration from DBS service to MESH API or equivalent](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/migration-from-dbs-service-to-mesh-api-or-equivalent/15564)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Barlow](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Simon_Barlow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2026 13:51 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/migration-from-dbs-service-to-mesh-api-or-equivalent/15564 "2026-10-12T13:51:03Z")
We are currently looking at migrating away from the current DBD service to MESH API or equivalent, due to the service being deprecated. We are a contractor on the NHS CQC Patient Survey framework and also PROMs so need t… --- ## [MESH API conformance testing - who is the current assurance contact?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-api-conformance-testing-who-is-the-current-assurance-contact/15137)
**Author:** [@Theo\_Walcot](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Theo_Walcot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 09:44 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-api-conformance-testing-who-is-the-current-assurance-contact/15137 "2026-09-29T09:44:45Z")
Hi all, We are working through MESH API conformance for our new product and we’ve stalled on finding the right assurance contact. Where we are: INT mailbox provisioned (I7D4HOT001), workflow ID DISCH\_KET, connecting … --- ## [Onboarding ambiguity - Integration Engines](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/onboarding-ambiguity-integration-engines/14850)
**Author:** [@JulianMatthews](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/JulianMatthews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 12:31 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/onboarding-ambiguity-integration-engines/14850 "2026-08-28T12:31:05Z")
Hey everyone. I’m currently working through the process of using our integration engine to use the MESH API, and I feel like I’m stuck in a weird limbo. Part of the onboarding relates to Clinical Safety, and the first … --- ## [Mesh mini spine look up](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-mini-spine-look-up/14465)
**Author:** [@gh\_ik](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/gh_ik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 10:13 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-mini-spine-look-up/14465 "2026-08-21T10:13:29Z")
I want to test gp provider mini spine look up with the mex to header. Is there a known nhs number . Date of birth and surname on the integration environment I could test with. And for someone to validate it has routed … --- ## [Can i send on behalf of](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/can-i-send-on-behalf-of/14460)
**Author:** [@gh\_ik](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/gh_ik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2026 08:48 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/can-i-send-on-behalf-of/14460 "2026-08-20T08:48:03Z")
hi if i have certificate F for my mail box A if an EHR is configured with mail box C , with password D Can I use the EHR to use C, D credentials to send to mesh with certificate F? I guess my question is a certificat… --- ## [Getting our inbox](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/getting-our-inbox/13562)
**Author:** [@Iain\_Pretty](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Iain_Pretty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2026 08:52 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/getting-our-inbox/13562 "2026-07-16T08:52:01Z")
Hi MESH Team On the 06 Jul 2026 10:11 our use case etc was approved on the digital onboarding (FDSMESH) however we have not received a follow up with connection details. I wonder if you could look into this for me - M… --- ## [Public IP Addresses needed for whitelisting MESH access](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/public-ip-addresses-needed-for-whitelisting-mesh-access/13179)
**Author:** [@Marcel\_du\_Preez](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Marcel_du_Preez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 13:14 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/public-ip-addresses-needed-for-whitelisting-mesh-access/13179 "2026-07-02T13:14:52Z")
Hi Is there a defined list of public IP addresses that should be allowed to interact with MESH through the Web UI? We have a tight security requirement to whitelist all outbound traffic for a specific implementation. M… --- ## [Automating XML Submissions to NHSE via MESH API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/automating-xml-submissions-to-nhse-via-mesh-api/12520)
**Author:** [@Cory\_Schultze](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Cory_Schultze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 June 2026 15:08 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/automating-xml-submissions-to-nhse-via-mesh-api/12520 "2026-06-05T15:08:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’m in a bit of a pickle trying to make my SSIS pipeline submit ePMA XMLs to MESH API (because the Java Client is not an option for us - hard ‘no’ from IT). I’m going through the onboarding process, my man… --- ## [OVM-MESH Batch Query using MESH API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/ovm-mesh-batch-query-using-mesh-api/12203)
**Author:** [@Deepak\_Ghansala](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Deepak_Ghansala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2026 10:40 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/ovm-mesh-batch-query-using-mesh-api/12203 "2026-05-21T10:40:02Z")
We currently use the MESH client and MESH UI for a workflow ID (SPINE\_OVM\_READRESP\_DSC1) that allows an OVM (Overseas Visitors Manager) working in Secondary Care (or other authorised user) to submit a list of NHS Numbers… --- ## [Migrating from Mesh Java Client to Mesh API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/migrating-from-mesh-java-client-to-mesh-api/12201)
**Author:** [@Medefer\_Developer](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Medefer_Developer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2026 08:51 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/migrating-from-mesh-java-client-to-mesh-api/12201 "2026-05-21T08:51:22Z")
We currently use Mesh Java Client for our integration with Mesh and are looking to move to Mesh API. We already got a Production mailbox setup and working How is onboarding handled when the deploying organisation are no… --- ## [MESH and GP Connect](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-and-gp-connect/11057)
**Author:** [@Phillip\_Whiteley](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Phillip_Whiteley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2026 15:40 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-and-gp-connect/11057 "2026-03-09T15:40:56Z")
Hey @Maria\_Timson I’m a product manager at Pharmacy2u, online pharmacy. We currently use NHS email to communicate with GP’s on relation to any query we have in relation to a electron prescription we receive. We would l… --- ## [Use cases for MESH](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/use-cases-for-mesh/10661)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Morgan](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Tim_Morgan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2026 16:48 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/use-cases-for-mesh/10661 "2026-02-25T16:48:37Z")
I work for a consultancy that supports clinical pathways and integrations with NHS APIs. I am looking at MESH as a potential opportunity - is someone able to provide me with up to date information about MESH, and whethe… --- ## [Moving services](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/moving-services/10855)
**Author:** [@Nicky\_Birkby](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Nicky_Birkby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2026 13:07 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/moving-services/10855 "2026-02-23T13:07:29Z")
If a service who is already using MESH is moving from one provider to another, are any changes required? The service will already have mailboxes established so presuming workflow IDs would remain. --- ## [MESH Client Services is Not Releasing Lock](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-client-services-is-not-releasing-lock/10763)
**Author:** [@Shaun\_O\_Hara](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Shaun_O_Hara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2026 09:01 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-client-services-is-not-releasing-lock/10763 "2026-02-19T09:01:04Z")
Hi, We have been running a MESH client for a while. Lately it failed due to a change in Java environment. I have redirected the service to the new jvm.dll but now I find that, after the first run, the mesh.lck file neve… --- ## [Virus scanning of inbound messages downloaded from MESH](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/virus-scanning-of-inbound-messages-downloaded-from-mesh/10688)
**Author:** [@Keith\_Branch](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Keith_Branch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2026 09:04 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/virus-scanning-of-inbound-messages-downloaded-from-mesh/10688 "2026-02-17T09:04:15Z")
We are investigating the use of MESH. Our first use case for adoption is batch tracing against the PDS. Our standards patterns are that any received files should be scanned by our dynamic virus scanning capability. Wh… --- ## [TPP / MESH / Maternity (URGENT requests)](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/tpp-mesh-maternity-urgent-requests/10262)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Ainsworth](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Mark_Ainsworth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2026 10:49 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/tpp-mesh-maternity-urgent-requests/10262 "2026-01-23T10:49:30Z")
Hi all, Great to find this (good old co-pilot) We are now confidently sending PDF messages via MESH to GP practices and plan to expand usage so that secondary‑care staff don’t need to sign into multiple systems to comm… --- ## [Upgrading from MESH Client to MESH API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/upgrading-from-mesh-client-to-mesh-api/10042)
**Author:** [@adam.lees](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/adam.lees)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2026 16:01 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/upgrading-from-mesh-client-to-mesh-api/10042 "2026-01-15T16:01:20Z")
We are helping an NHS client to migrate their integrations to a new platform (InterSystems). They have a some live MESH interfaces running on the old platform, and a mailbox so do not (necessarily) need a new mailbox. I … --- ## [Legacy Access to MESH](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/legacy-access-to-mesh/9697)
**Author:** [@Harry\_Jennerway](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Harry_Jennerway)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 December 2025 14:30 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/legacy-access-to-mesh/9697 "2025-12-29T14:30:19Z")
We have an existing app using MESH in production which is currently working and communicating via the MESH production environment. We’ve been trying to create integration tests for the integration environment and have a … --- ## [Business ACKs for MESH messages](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/business-acks-for-mesh-messages/8547)
**Author:** [@Faraz\_Malik](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Faraz_Malik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 November 2025 09:15 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/business-acks-for-mesh-messages/8547 "2025-11-04T09:15:52Z")
Hello, Just wanted to ask for some clarification about the business acknowledgment workflow. Currently we’ve set up copies from a GP practice for the following workflow IDs: DISCH\_KET OOH\_ADASTRA OOH\_MESSAGE DIGMED\_FL… --- ## [MESH API Integration](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-api-integration/7831)
**Author:** [@MGeorge](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/MGeorge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 09:00 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-api-integration/7831 "2025-09-25T09:00:01Z")
We are trying to integrate with MESH API via Trust Integration Engine(HealthShare HealthConnect). Could someone please help with steps we need to do get access to the MESH server. We got new MESH mailbox created and als… --- ## [PDF document sending via MESH](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/pdf-document-sending-via-mesh/5545)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Brown](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Matthew_Brown)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2025 08:01 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/pdf-document-sending-via-mesh/5545 "2025-04-27T08:01:44Z")
Hi all Got my test interface working for sending messages via MESH, checking inbox, ack responses, etc. The only thing I havent been able to do as of yet is to send a message with PDF attachment or to send a PDF to a ma… --- ## [MESH API Examples](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-api-examples/5492)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Brown](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Matthew_Brown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2025 04:16 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-api-examples/5492 "2025-04-24T04:16:43Z")
Good morning Hope you can help - looking at trying to set up an interface in Mirth that could generate the necessary auth header to connect to a mailbox via the API using HMAC SHA256 as per your Python3 example. Are the… --- ## [MESH PDF Discharge Summary](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-pdf-discharge-summary/3251)
**Author:** [@bhasker.rao1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/bhasker.rao1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2025 11:54 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/mesh-pdf-discharge-summary/3251 "2025-04-22T11:54:35Z")
I’m currently sending the decoded PDF within the .dat file to the TPP System One, but I’m unsure of the format the client is expecting. Although the file is transferred from MESH, the client cannot read the report. Does … --- ## [Asynchronous error reporting - MESH Reports - undelivered - mex-To value](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/asynchronous-error-reporting-mesh-reports-undelivered-mex-to-value/5318)
**Author:** [@michael.brown30](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/michael.brown30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 April 2025 14:42 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/asynchronous-error-reporting-mesh-reports-undelivered-mex-to-value/5318 "2025-04-03T14:42:59Z")
We implemented the MESH API several years and is largely reliable. Recently, working in the test environment \[https://msg.intspineservices.nhs.uk\] we’ve been sending messages from our usual mailbox to the usual recipien… --- ## [Using MESH Client in RDS4/VDI?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/using-mesh-client-in-rds4-vdi/4387)
**Author:** [@David\_Caldwell](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/David_Caldwell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2025 17:05 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/using-mesh-client-in-rds4-vdi/4387 "2025-02-07T17:05:08Z")
I’m trying to get started with MESH client but am unable to install on corporate desktop. Have been advised that some kind of VDI would be suitable. I have access to RDS4, so wondering if it would work in that environmen… --- ## [Broken link to "Submit non-functional requirements" on MESH API catelogue](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/broken-link-to-submit-non-functional-requirements-on-mesh-api-catelogue/3236)
**Author:** [@tc1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/tc1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2024 09:20 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/broken-link-to-submit-non-functional-requirements-on-mesh-api-catelogue/3236 "2024-11-19T09:20:52Z")
On https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/api-catalogue/message-exchange-for-social-care-and-health-api the next step after “Develop and test” is listed as “Sign in to the digital onboarding to answer questions on ‘non-functio… [Next page](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/c/mesh/11.md?page=1)