# What is the Developer Community? **URL:** https://developer.community.nhs.uk/c/what-is-the-developer-community/24.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 What is the Developer Community? category](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/about-the-what-is-the-developer-community-category/491)
**Author:** [@akunna.ndubuisi1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/akunna.ndubuisi1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2023 13:03 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/about-the-what-is-the-developer-community-category/491 "2023-09-14T13:03:47Z")
About the Community The NHS England developer community is an open forum where third‑party integrators, product teams and technical specialists can ask and answer questions about integrating with NHS England APIs and ser… --- ## [GP contact email API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/gp-contact-email-api/15110)
**Author:** [@chirag\_desai](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/chirag_desai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 22:42 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/gp-contact-email-api/15110 "2026-09-10T22:42:49Z")
I’m trying to find out how to request access to GP contact email for practices’ is there a API for this --- ## [Private channels](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/private-channels/13234)
**Author:** [@akunna.ndubuisi1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/akunna.ndubuisi1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2026 08:55 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/private-channels/13234 "2026-07-08T08:55:58Z")
What’s a channel? A channel enables you to chat privately to other channel members (like Slack channels). Channels are accessible only by members of specific groups. How do I join a channel ? Team owners will add you… --- ## [How to join the Community](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/how-to-join-the-community/12121)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 11:26 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/how-to-join-the-community/12121 "2026-05-13T11:26:54Z")
You only need an e-mail address and password to create your initial account. Navigate to NHS England Developer Community. Select Sign Up. You will see the ‘Sign in or create a developer account’ form. Select Create a d… --- ## [Developer Community privacy notice](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/developer-community-privacy-notice/11928)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:50 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/developer-community-privacy-notice/11928 "2026-04-30T13:50:24Z")
Data we collect Your name, email address, job role and organisation (when you sign up or post). Usage data (for example, visits, interactions, searches) to improve community experience. Profile information you choose to… --- ## [Chat and private messages](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/chat-and-private-messages/11927)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:49 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/chat-and-private-messages/11927 "2026-04-30T13:49:06Z")
Chat threads (channels) Chat threads are open chat channels that any member with access to that channel can read and join. Visibility Messages are visible to all members who have access to the channel. Some channels may… --- ## [Tracking and watching topics](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/tracking-and-watching-topics/11926)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:44 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/tracking-and-watching-topics/11926 "2026-04-30T13:44:54Z")
You can track or watch topics to stay updated on discussions you care about. To update your tracking settings: Select your profile icon. Select Preferences. Choose Tracking from the left‑hand menu. Set your … --- ## [Notifications in the Community](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/notifications-in-the-community/11924)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:43 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/notifications-in-the-community/11924 "2026-04-30T13:43:35Z")
Email notifications To receive email notifications from the Community, you must have an account. Check your email preferences Select your Notifications and account icon at the top right‑hand corner of the screen. Selec… --- ## [Post and reply in the Community](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/post-and-reply-in-the-community/11921)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:41 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/post-and-reply-in-the-community/11921 "2026-04-30T13:41:47Z")
How to post Navigate to the home page and select New Topic. A panel opens where you can add your topic title. If you enter something that already exists on the community or is similar to previous posts, you’ll see a no… --- ## [Set up your profile and find your way around](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/set-up-your-profile-and-find-your-way-around/11920)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:41 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/set-up-your-profile-and-find-your-way-around/11920 "2026-04-30T13:41:18Z")
Set up your profile It’s a good idea to add some information about you here before you start interacting with the community. We suggest your job role, and your nhs.net email address, if available. Select your initial in… --- ## [Developer Community guidelines](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/developer-community-guidelines/11919)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:40 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/developer-community-guidelines/11919 "2026-04-30T13:40:19Z")
Our goal is to make the Developer Community a respectful, inclusive and productive place for everyone. Please follow these guidelines when taking part. Dos and don’ts Do Be respectful, constructive and considerate of o… --- ## [Benefits of joining the Community, and what you can do](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/benefits-of-joining-the-community-and-what-you-can-do/11917)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wiltshire](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Kevin_Wiltshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:39 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/benefits-of-joining-the-community-and-what-you-can-do/11917 "2026-04-30T13:39:10Z")
Benefits of joining For people integrating with our national APIs and services Through engagement, community members can expand their professional network, build relationships and foster a sense of community within the A…