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.
How to get your GP record
Your GP record includes information including 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 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.
There are 2 main ways to get your GP record
Get your GP record using your NHS account via the NHS App
NHS app, Login or Create an account
By speaking to your GP surgery
You can ask for your GP record at your GP surgery.