Headers

This page collates and summarises http headers to be included with http requests and responses submitted.

It is recommended that developers are familiar with the NHS England API Platform which will provide the necessary Security, Authentication and Authorisation.

Requests

  • Authorization: Bearer [access token]
  • TraceID: [yourRef]

It is recommended that developers provide a unique reference number or identifier for the TraceID header for tracing purposes. UUID recommended.

Responses

Responses will be provided with metadata headers

  • Date: [servedDateTime]
  • Content-type: application/fhir+json