Access your medical records

How to get 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 like any conditions or allergies you have and any medicine you're taking.

Futher information includes referral letters, letters ent to patients, test results and appointment notes.

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

Please contact the surgery to request access to your records. 

Page last reviewed: 19 October 2025
Page created: 11 August 2025