Access your medical records

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 on 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 October 2023 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.

To obtain access to your records you can use the NHS App or request an online access form from reception.

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 historic record, or you'll only see your medicines and allergies.

Get your GP record using your NHS account

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