Directory of Healthcare Services (Service Search) API

Use this API to find information about organisations that provide NHS healthcare services, NHS organisation types, and coronavirus (COVID-19) walk-in sites.

You can:

• retrieve a list of organisation types, for example, GP practices or hospitals

• search for NHS organisations that provide healthcare services listed in NHS services near you, for example, Leeds General Infirmary

• search for coronavirus (COVID-19) walk-in sites

This API was previously known as the Service Search API.

This API has multiple versions as follows:

Version 1 and 2 of the API will be deprecated on the 2 February 2026. Partners will need to migrate to version 3 before this date. 

What deprecated means

Deprecated means:

• the API is still available for use until the depreciation date 
• full service levels still apply
• we will not make any updates to it
• new integrations are not allowed 
• we intend to retire the API on 2 February 2026