# \#developerhub

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## [IM1 Partner API Witness Testing – Process & Preparation](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/im1-partner-api-witness-testing-process-preparation/15090)

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**Author:** [@Fizza\_Ali](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Fizza_Ali)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 September 2026 14:10 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/im1-partner-api-witness-testing-process-preparation/15090 "2026-09-10T14:10:10Z")

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Hi everyone, We’re preparing for witness testing with the IM1 team as part of acquiring access to the Partner API, and I wanted to understand what the usual process looks like. For those who have been through this befo…

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## [Trying to get IT access as a developer](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/trying-to-get-it-access-as-a-developer/12015)

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**Author:** [@Mohammad\_Chaudhry](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Mohammad_Chaudhry)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2026 21:44 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/trying-to-get-it-access-as-a-developer/12015 "2026-05-30T21:44:34Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can point me in the right direction regarding the NHS / PCSE Ophthalmic Payments API onboarding process. I’ve emailed the PCSE Ophthalmics Team multiple times (including on 19 February a…

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## [Organisation Data Service APIs users - can you help?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/organisation-data-service-apis-users-can-you-help/269)

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**Author:** [@fran.evans2](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/fran.evans2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2026 00:26 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/organisation-data-service-apis-users-can-you-help/269 "2026-01-02T00:26:10Z")

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We are holding user research sessions next week to improve our content around the Organisation Data Service APIs. Can you find the documentation you need quickly and easily? Can we do anything to help you get started if…

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## [Sample Patient letters](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/sample-patient-letters/8773)

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**Author:** [@Anifatu\_Ayers](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Anifatu_Ayers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2025 11:39 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/sample-patient-letters/8773 "2025-11-21T11:39:08Z")

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I am currently looking for a sample or collection of sample/dummy/anonymised various NHS Patient letters. The letters should not contain real patient information. The structure and format of the letters is essential. W…

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## [Accessing Multiple Partner APIs on the Same Server](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/accessing-multiple-partner-apis-on-the-same-server/5891)

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**Author:** [@ali.musa](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ali.musa)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2025 16:21 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/accessing-multiple-partner-apis-on-the-same-server/5891 "2025-08-28T16:21:57Z")

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Hi all, I currently have Partner API access for two practices, and I’m trying to integrate both on the same server/system. I’ve successfully activated the API for the first practice — everything is working as expected.…

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## [Directory of Healthcare Services API - version 3 related](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/directory-of-healthcare-services-api-version-3-related/5625)

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**Author:** [@GANESH\_KUMAR](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/GANESH_KUMAR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 April 2025 06:12 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/directory-of-healthcare-services-api-version-3-related/5625 "2025-04-30T06:12:26Z")

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IMPORTANT Hi NHS England API dev team! The existing Search by Nearest (Full Postcode) SOAP API (https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/api-catalogue/electronic-transmission-of-prescriptions-web-services-soap) returns an elem…

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## [EMIS Partner API FileRecord](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/emis-partner-api-filerecord/4990)

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**Author:** [@ali.musa](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ali.musa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2025 16:04 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/emis-partner-api-filerecord/4990 "2025-03-20T16:04:47Z")

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I want to edit a consultation using the Partner API. According to the documentation, we need to change the FileStatus to 1 to enable editing. However, this approach is not working. Can anyone guide me on how to proceed?

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## [Experiencing a timeout issue with GPConnect](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/experiencing-a-timeout-issue-with-gpconnect/3430)

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**Author:** [@ali.musa](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ali.musa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 January 2025 13:14 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/experiencing-a-timeout-issue-with-gpconnect/3430 "2025-01-17T13:14:01Z")

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Every time I try to access GPConnect, the first attempt results in a timeout. Subsequent attempts work successfully, but if I wait for a while and try again, it times out on the first attempt once more. Do you have any …

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## [FileRecord into EMIS (Partner APIs)](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/filerecord-into-emis-partner-apis/3086)

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**Author:** [@ali.musa](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ali.musa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 November 2024 09:29 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/filerecord-into-emis-partner-apis/3086 "2024-11-12T09:29:28Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m looking to use the partner API to file back a patient consultation to EMIS, including an attachment. If anyone has experience creating XML for medical record input for the FileRecord function, please…

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## [IM1 Transaction API & EMIS Partner API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/im1-transaction-api-emis-partner-api/2725)

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**Author:** [@ali.musa](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ali.musa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 November 2024 07:36 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/im1-transaction-api-emis-partner-api/2725 "2024-11-01T07:36:24Z")

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We need to compare the responses for patient medical records between the IM1 Transaction API and the EMIS Partner API to understand the differences and the effort required to support both. IM1 Transaction API capabiliti…

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## [I want to start working on Partner APIs (ONLY EMIS) in Python](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/i-want-to-start-working-on-partner-apis-only-emis-in-python/1799)

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**Author:** [@ali.musa](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ali.musa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 August 2024 12:35 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/i-want-to-start-working-on-partner-apis-only-emis-in-python/1799 "2024-08-30T12:35:59Z")

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I need to access the Partner APIs through a cloud-based solution. I’m looking for guidance on how to initiate requests, along with an example of a request and response in XML format, and any supporting platforms that cou…

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## [Renamed the developer hub](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/renamed-the-developer-hub/698)

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**Author:** [@nathan.kinsler1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/nathan.kinsler1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2024 14:35 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/renamed-the-developer-hub/698 "2024-01-31T14:35:43Z")

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Back in March 2023 we asked you about the name of our developer hub. We’d had some feedback that the name might not resonate with some of our users. Many of you said it was fine as it was, but quite a few of you said it …

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## [How to integrate an application-restricted RESTful APIs with signed JWT authentication?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/how-to-integrate-an-application-restricted-restful-apis-with-signed-jwt-authentication/116)

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**Author:** [@ernest.kissiedu1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ernest.kissiedu1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2022 21:00 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/how-to-integrate-an-application-restricted-restful-apis-with-signed-jwt-authentication/116 "2022-10-17T21:00:36Z")

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Learn how to integrate your software with our application-restricted RESTful APIs - using our signed JWT authentication pattern.

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## [What is the Personal Demographics Service - FHIR API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/what-is-the-personal-demographics-service-fhir-api/115)

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**Author:** [@ernest.kissiedu1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ernest.kissiedu1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 November 2022 08:59 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/what-is-the-personal-demographics-service-fhir-api/115 "2022-11-02T08:59:00Z")

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The Personal Demographics Service (PDS) is the national electronic database of NHS patient details such as: Name Address Date of birth Related people Registered GP NHS number

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## [Should we rename the Developer hub?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/should-we-rename-the-developer-hub/309)

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**Author:** [@matty.firth](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/matty.firth)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 April 2023 13:20 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/should-we-rename-the-developer-hub/309 "2023-04-13T13:20:28Z")

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Last month we published a survey asking for feedback on the Developer hub, specifically whether the name was off-putting for those not in technical roles. We have reviewed your feedback, and it’s clear that a percentage…

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## [NHSD API integration survey - closes 31 January](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/nhsd-api-integration-survey-closes-31-january/201)

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**Author:** [@jenna.hartley-smith](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/jenna.hartley-smith)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2023 17:13 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/nhsd-api-integration-survey-closes-31-january/201 "2023-01-30T17:13:43Z")

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For the last three years we’ve been building and improving our new API platform, and we’re keen to see how we’re doing. If you’ve been using our APIs during 2022, we’d be really grateful if you could find 5-10 minutes t…

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## [Why is the new community being set up?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/why-is-the-new-community-being-set-up/78)

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**Author:** [@jenna.hartley-smith](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/jenna.hartley-smith)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 January 2023 13:53 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/why-is-the-new-community-being-set-up/78 "2023-01-17T13:53:34Z")

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The online community has been established in response to feedback from users registered on the Developer Hub. It aims to lower barriers to information and provide accessible support for integration with NHS Digital APIs.…

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## [Do you have NHS Digital Developer Account? - Recruiting for user research](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/do-you-have-nhs-digital-developer-account-recruiting-for-user-research/148)

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**Author:** [@hyunjin.jo](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/hyunjin.jo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2022 14:27 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/do-you-have-nhs-digital-developer-account-recruiting-for-user-research/148 "2022-12-10T14:27:53Z")

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Hello all :wave:, Hope everyone is staying warm and safe. I’m a user researcher exploring the Developer Community to get in touch with people. I’m keen to hear your thoughts. Please join one of the sessions if you ar…

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## [Developer account - My Applications not responding](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/developer-account-my-applications-not-responding/93)

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**Author:** [@ayo.odunsi1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/ayo.odunsi1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 November 2022 18:03 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/developer-account-my-applications-not-responding/93 "2022-11-03T18:03:03Z")

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Hello Team, Once logged on and navigating to ‘My developer account’…I choose ‘My Applications’ I see a ‘Manage your applications’ button which takes me to ‘My applications and Teams’ At the moment this is empty… …

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## [Why is the community not on NHS Futures?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/why-is-the-community-not-on-nhs-futures/77)

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**Author:** [@jenna.hartley-smith](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/jenna.hartley-smith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2022 15:08 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/why-is-the-community-not-on-nhs-futures/77 "2022-09-05T15:08:39Z")

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NHS Futures requires an invitation to join the platform and membership is restricted to users from organisations. The Discourse community is available to all potential users of NHS Digital’s developer hub. The topics, q…
