API Access & Acceptable Use

About the API

The API exposes structured data derived from NHS publications and Freedom of Information (FOI) responses. It includes both raw figures and calculated estimates based on published methodology.

• Read-only access
• No authentication required
• Data is updated periodically as new FOI responses are received

Available Endpoints

• /api/clinics – List of all indexed clinics
• /api/clinics/{id} – Detailed data for a single clinic

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures originate from official NHS sources or FOI responses. Estimates (such as projected clearance times) are derived using a consistent, documented methodology.

For full details, please refer to the methodology page.

Acceptable Use

You are welcome to use this API for:

• Research and analysis
• Journalism and reporting
• Public information tools and visualisations

When using this data, please observe the following:

• Do not present estimates as official NHS statements
• Clearly distinguish between raw data and calculated projections
• Preserve attribution and source links where reasonably possible
• Avoid misleading or decontextualised representations

Ethical Considerations

This data relates to real healthcare services and real patients. Users are encouraged to handle it responsibly and avoid sensationalist or dehumanising framings.

Automated access

Use of this website and API by automated tools, including search engines and AI systems, is permitted, provided usage remains consistent with the guidance above.

Technical Notes

• No guarantee of uptime or long-term schema stability
• Endpoints may evolve as additional data becomes available
• Reasonable, non-abusive usage is expected

Attribution

Where appropriate, please attribute data to Trans Clinic Index and link back to this website.

Questions or corrections relating to the data can be sent to [email protected].