Who can use Notify
GOV.UK Notify is available to teams from:
- central government departments
- local authorities
- the armed forces
- the NHS
- the emergency services
- GP surgeries
- state-funded schools
If you work for one of these organisations but get an error when you try to create an account, contact support.
GOV.UK Notify is not for personal use.
GOV.UK Notify is not available to:
- charities
- hospices
- housing associations
- members of the public
- universities
Suppliers
If you’re doing work for a public sector organisation you can use GOV.UK Notify.
Someone from the public sector organisation you’re working with needs to set up the account. Then they can invite you as a team member.
GP surgeries
NHS-funded GP surgeries can use GOV.UK Notify, but they:
- do not get an annual allowance of free text messages
- cannot send any text messages in trial mode
This is because GP surgeries will be able to use NHS Notify to send messages.
NHS Notify should be available to GP surgeries in 2025.
Members of the public
The GOV.UK Notify service is only for people who work in the government or other public sector organisations.