If you need to see older information you can request this from your GP surgery. If you don't have access to the information you need then you should discuss this with your surgery. If you do not wish to use the online service, see section 4 for advice on formally requesting your medical records.
Contact your GP surgery You can ask for your GP record at your GP surgery. They can give you a printed copy of your record or send you a digital version.
You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider.
If you need to see older information in your record (historic record information), you'll have to ask your GP surgery to make it available online. You can either: email or call your GP surgery and tell them you want to see historical information in your online GP health record.
Minimum lengths of retention of hospital records Type of recordNationRetention period All other hospital records (other than non-specified secondary care records) England, Wales, and Northern Ireland 8 years after the conclusion of treatment or death. Scotland 6 years after last entry, or 3 years after the patient's death.5 more rows •
I am writing to request access to my medical records under section 45 of the Data Protection Act 2018. I include below relevant personal information to assist you in identifying these.
If you choose to maintain your emergency health information on paper, keep a number of print copies in handy places. For example, put a copy in your purse, vehicle glove box, first aid kit and emergency kit.
Check their website: Information about how to get your health record may be found under the Contact Us section of a provider's website. It may direct you to an online portal, a phone number, an email address, or a form. Phone or visit: You can also call or visit your provider and ask them how to get your health record.
💊 Medical report request letter The letter typically includes the patient's name and date of birth, as well as the dates of service being requested. The letter may also include a release of information form, which the patient must sign in order to authorize the release of their medical records.