The practice is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. We comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.
We manage requests for access to medical records according to the Act.
To access your medical records:
- request access by filling in an online form
- use your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
- use your SystmOnline account (on the SystmOnline website or in the SystmOnline app)
- phone the practice on 023 8044 6733, when we are open
- visit the practice, when we are open
Summary Care Record
If you're registered with a GP surgery you'll have a Summary Care Record, unless you've chosen not to have one. It contains basic information including your allergies and medicines. It also includes any previous reactions you've had to medicine.
Having this information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when the practice is closed.
Follow this link to the NHS website for more information on how to access your health records
GP2GP
GP2GP transfers electronic health records between a patient's old and new practices. It is a direct, secure and quick way to send your medical records when you change GPs. However, GP2GP transfer will not occur when records need to be transferred to a different health authority. Please speak to your practice about this before you move to another health authority.
Find out more about GP2GP on the NHS Digital website
Your data matters to the NHS
Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can help with research and planning.
You can choose if you want to share your data. You can also choose for someone else, such as your children under 13.
The 'National data opt-out' program allows you to have a say in how your confidential patient information is used. Your choice will only apply to the health and care system in England. It will not apply to services you use in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
For more information and to set your preferences please see the following NHS website pages:
Follow this link to find out how this data is used and how to opt out