ORB is built with integration at its core. We work closely with you to tailor the right integration strategy, whether a light touch solution or a fully bespoke to integrate your system with NHS records.
Integration with your system
ORB offers three flexible integration options to suit your systems and workflows – whether you need a standalone solution, a seamless embedded experience, or full API control. Choose the level that fits your organisation’s needs.
Level 1 – Standalone Mode
ORB is available through a secure, web-based platform — no installations or complex setup required. Patients connect to their GP records using NHS Login, while clinicians log in via their organisation’s portal to access patient data independently of your existing EHR.
Perfect for quick deployment and evaluation, ORB also provides a custom-branded registration page tailored to your organisation for a seamless onboarding experience.
Level 2 – Embedded Integration
ORB can be embedded directly into your existing system, enabling clinicians and patients to access secure ORB content without ever leaving your platform.
This seamless integration requires minimal development effort and does not require separate NHS assurance — keeping things simple, secure, and streamlined.
Level 3 – Full API Integration
Use our RESTful API (Swagger/OpenAPI) to build a custom front-end tailored to your organisation’s needs. ORB acts as the middleware, securely connecting your system to NHS GP records through the IM1 APIs.
This integration route requires NHS assurance and is ideal for organisations seeking full control over the user experience while ensuring secure and compliant access to NHS data.
For Software Developers
Detailed information, including Swagger documents, for software developers can be found here.