Current NHS Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) first-generation (G1) certificates are due to expire on 4 June 2024. Communication via the Spine will cease for any IT systems with invalid certificates, which could impact patient care.

Suppliers of healthcare technology must install second-generation (G2) certificates before this date. We recommend you complete these 5 steps as soon as possible and before 31 December 2023.

Please note: the certificates used for local Interoperability Toolkit (ITK) web service end points that send NHS 111 messages that flow direct between systems are not yet ready to be updated. Please do not renew these certificates until you receive further instructions.  

You can contact our team if you have any questions or need further support.