The Sabden and Whalley Medical Group is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and we comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.
We manage requests for access to medical records accordingly to the Act.
To access your medical records you can:
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Use your NHS App account
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Fill in an online triage form (Contact us about your request)
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Visit the practice when we are open (Contact – Sabden and Whalley Medical Group)
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Complete one of the below forms (please ensure you fill in the most appropriate form for your situation). All forms must be completed in full and all information provided but been up to date and accurate.
Application to request information is released form
Application for third party access to health care records form
Application for access to medical records (SAR)
Online Access to Retrospective Health Records
Summary care record
If you are registered with a GP surgery, you will have a summary care record, unless you have chosen not to have one. It contains basic information such as your allergies and medicines. It also includes any previous reactions you have had to medication.
Having this information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when the practice is closed.
For additional information, please access the summary care record section of our website.
GP-GP
GP2GP transfers electronic health records between a patients previous and new GP Practice. It is a direct, secure and quick way to send your medical records when you change your GP surgery.
Find out more by following the below link:
Your data and the NHS
Your health records contain a type of data known as 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 that are under thirteen years of age.
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.