Asking to See Your Health Records (Subject Access Request)

Asking to See Your Health Records (Subject Access Request)

You have the right to see your health records. This is called a Subject Access Request (SAR). You can ask for a copy of your records from your GP. These may include notes from appointments, test results, and letters from other services.

Please note: A Subject Access Request is not the same as requesting online access or the NHS App.

It is usually free to make a Subject Access Request. We will reply within one month, where possible.

You do not have to give a reason, but it helps if you tell us what you need – for example, a date or the name of a doctor.

Guide to Submitting Subject Access Requests

Before submitting an SAR, please read our guide below.

• Anyone aged 16+ can request to see their medical records.
• Parents or guardians can request records for children under 13. (Ages 13-15 usually need to give consent).
• Third Parties, like insurance companies or Solicitors, can request records with your approval
• It is free
• Being specific with your requests helps us deal with your request efficiently.
• You can let us know a date range and specific events you want to include.
• Your GP record can included consultation notes, diagnoses, treatment plans, test results, referral letters and medication history.
• It may include information about your health that you find upsetting
• It may not include details about other people, or information that we are not data controllers for (ie hospital test results or safeguarding information.
• We may also exclude information we have a legal duty to protect, or if we believe it could cause serious harm to you or someone else.
• You can ask for paper or digital copies
• We have 1 month to respond (but we can extend to 3 months if necessary)
• Your first Subject Access request is usually free. Further requests may be chargeable.

Read more about Subject Access Requests on our FAQ page.

Submit a Subject Access Request

Use this form to submit a request to us.

Remember, the more specific you are with your request, the quicker we can process it. Let us know date ranges and any specific information you may or may not want including.