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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