Directory of Services - Urgent and Emergency Care - REST API

Overview

Use this API to access Directory of Services (DoS) information on a wide range of health and care services across England. 

You can search for services based on a combination of parameters: 

the patient’s age, sex, and current location

the patient’s clinical need

You can also search for services using similar parameters, such as by:

service type - find matching service type ID, location and optional patient details

clinical term - find matching symptoms, location and optional patient details

ODS code - find active services with a matching ODS code

service ID - find active services with a matching service identifier

This service is widely used in an Urgent and Emergency Care context.

It is not currently suitable for referrals from services using NHS Pathways outcomes, such as NHS 111 - for this, use the Directory of Services - Urgent and Emergency Care - SOAP API.

You need a valid DoS account to use this API.

Documentation

Directory of Services - Urgent and Emergency Care - REST API documentation

Endpoint

https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/api-catalogue/directory-of-services-urgent-and-emergency-care-rest

Contact

https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/help-and-support