Access to Medical Records

Access to Medical Records

How to get your GP record

Your GP record includes information like any conditions or allergies you have and any medicine you’re taking.

Most patients will automatically be given access to more information added to their GP record from November 2022 onwards. This includes letters, test results and appointment notes.

Some people may also have access to information added to their GP record before this date.

You can access your GP record and nominate someone you trust to access it too.

There are 3 main ways to get your GP record.

Using your NHS account

You can get your GP record by logging into your account using the NHS app or NHS website.

First, you need to register for online services and prove who you are. You can do this when you create an account.

You’ll need to ask your GP surgery for online access to your full record, or you’ll only see your medicines and allergies.

Using other online services or apps

You might be able to use other GP online services and apps to get your GP record.

First, you need to register for online services and prove who you are.

You’ll need to ask your GP surgery for online access to your full record, or you’ll only see your medicines and allergies.

Some services and apps are only available in certain areas. Ask your GP surgery which one you can use.

Contact the online service or app you’re using, or your GP surgery, if you have any difficulties.

By speaking to your GP surgery

You can ask for your GP record at our surgery.

Please download and complete the form below and return this to the surgery.

If you are applying for medical records on behalf of someone else, you will need their consent or power of attorney.

For access to medical records, please click here

 

Online Access

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Please follow the Online Services link to access these services

For more information please click here

Date published: 10th October, 2014
Date last updated: 23rd March, 2024