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GP Connect (Patient Facing) User Permissions API

Overview

Use this API to list and manage the permissions a patient has to their medical record and a selection of services provided at their GP practice. You can:

  • get a patient's permissions
  • request to update a patient's permissions to a higher level

You cannot:

  • request to update a patient's permissions to a lower level

To use this API, the end user must be a patient who is:

  • registered with the GP practice
  • registered with NHS login to P9 identity verification level

This API allows you to manage the permissions for:

  • appointments
  • prescriptions
  • medical record

This API is designed to respect the policy changes made in order to

  • allow patients to access their future medical record entries.

For more details, see

  • access to patient records through the NHS App.

Documentation

GP Connect (Patient Facing) User Permissions API documentation

Endpoint

https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/api-catalogue/gp-connect-patient-facing-user-permissions

Contact

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