Medical records hold information about you. They are also sometimes called health records.

You'll have separate records for any NHS service you go to including your GP surgery, hospital, dentist or opticians.

How to get your record depends on which record it is.

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

• Abnormal results or bad news: If you have access to results or letters, you may see something upsetting before you have spoken with your GP/clinician or while the surgery is closed.
• Choosing to share information: It is your choice and responsibility to keep information safe if you decide to share it with others.
• Coercion: If you think you may be pressured into revealing details from your patient record against your will, it is best not to have access.
• Misunderstood information: Your medical records are designed for clinical professionals. Some information may be technical and not easily understood.

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.

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.

Get your GP record using your NHS account

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By speaking to your GP surgery

You can ask for your GP record at your GP surgery.

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