How to get assured

Follow these assurance steps if you are developing healthcare technology that connects to NHS services and products.

Our assurance processes protect patients, data and systems. They confirm that any product, data collection, information standard or technology using NHS data is safe, secure and compliant.

To start connecting with our products or developing your own technology, choose from the assurance processes below.

Assurance process for APIs and services

Use this assurance process to approve software integrations with NHS APIs and services.

Assuring information standards

The Data Governance, Assurance and Testing (DGAT) team approves new or changed standards, collections and extractions to ensure reliable data flows.

Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC)

All digital health tools must meet national baseline criteria before use in the NHS and social care. Assess clinical safety, security and usability requirements.

Further information

Get support with onboarding from our Partner Onboarding Team
Browse our API and integration specifications in the API and Integration Catalogue
Read about assurance frameworks in the Digital Services for Integrated Care (DSIC) model

Last edited: 20 February 2026 1:18 pm