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.

How to get your GP record

Your GP record includes information like any conditions or allergies you have and any medicine you're taking. It also includes letters and results from hospitals.

To access your GP record please print this form, complete and sign where required, and hand in to Receptoin.

Page last reviewed: 19 December 2025
Page created: 31 March 2025