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

To access your medical records please make an application in writing to the Practice Manager.

We will usually respond to your request within 28 days.

Page last reviewed: 23 September 2025
Page created: 22 May 2025