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 you get your records depends on the service you used.

How to get your GP record

Your GP record includes information like any conditions or allergies you have and any medicine you're taking.

Most patients will automatically be given access to more information added to their GP record from November 2022 onwards. This includes letters, test results and appointment notes.

Some people may also have access to information added to their GP record before this date.

You can access your GP record and nominate someone you trust to access it too.

There are 3 main ways to get your GP record:

Ways to access your GP record

  • Using your NHS account

You can get your GP record by logging into your account using the NHS app or NHS website.

First, you need to register for online services and prove who you are. You can do this when you create an account. You will need to ask your GP surgery for online access to your full record, or you will only be able to see your medicines and allergies.

  • Online: Use Accurx, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • In Person: Speak to our receptionist, from 8:00am to 6:30pm

Page last reviewed: 29 January 2026
Page created: 19 January 2026