Spine

Spine messaging over the internet About Accessing Spine Over the Internet Spine secure proxy (SSP) Spine Secure Proxy (SSP) is a core component of the NHS Spine infrastructure that facilitates secure, auditable, and controlled exchange of clinical information between healthcare systems over the internet or private networks. It acts as a trusted intermediary, enabling real-time, point-to-point data sharing between accredited applications. Purpose of SSP SSP provides the trusted mechanism for clinical system interoperability, especially for use cases involving GP systems, acute care, and community services. It is central to services like GP Connect, which rely on SSP to deliver patient information securely between systems.