Access your health record
Your health record holds your medicines, allergies, test results, letters and notes from your appointments. This page explains how to see it, how to get a copy, and how it is shared.
See your record in the NHS App
If you are aged 16 or over, you can see your GP health record online. Use the NHS App or the NHS website.
You can see your medicines, allergies, vaccinations, health conditions and test results. You can also see documents such as referral letters and letters from the hospital.
The NHS App shows entries from the date we switched on online record access, in late 2023. If you need older results or notes, ask us to make them available.
You may see a test result before a doctor has spoken to you about it. If something worries you, ask us. Do not worry alone.
- Get the NHS App (opens in a new tab)
- Find out about seeing your test results in the NHS App (opens in a new tab)
- Find out about seeing letters and documents in the NHS App (opens in a new tab)
- Get help using the NHS App (opens in a new tab)
Ask for a copy of your record
You have the right to a copy of your record. This is called a subject access request. There is no charge for a copy of your own record.
To ask for a copy of part of your record, fill in the form at reception and bring photo ID. We can print your copy or email it to you.
To ask for your full record, write to the Practice Manager at Harlow Road Surgery, 1 Harlow Road, Rainham, RM13 7UP. We will reply within 1 month.
Find out about your right to see your information (GOV.UK) (opens in a new tab)
Someone else's record
To see or manage the record of a child, or of someone you care for, ask us for proxy access.
Find out how to access someone else's information
Your Summary Care Record
Your Summary Care Record is a short summary of your GP record. It shows your medicines, your allergies and any bad reactions you have had to medicines. Staff who treat you elsewhere, such as at a hospital or an out-of-hours service, can see it.
Everyone registered with a GP in England has one, unless they choose not to. You can ask us to add more information, such as your health conditions. You can also ask us to opt you out.
Find out about Summary Care Records (NHS England) (opens in a new tab)
Your shared care record in north east London
We share your record through the London Care Record so hospitals, out-of-hours GPs and community teams can see it when treating you. Tell reception if you want to opt out.
Only staff caring for you can see it, and every look is recorded. This means you do not have to repeat your history.
- Find out about the London Care Record (OneLondon) (opens in a new tab)
- Read how NHS North East London shares information (opens in a new tab)
Choose how your data is used for research and planning
The NHS also uses health information to plan services and for research. You can opt out of this. It is called the national data opt-out, and it does not affect your own care.
You can make your choice if you are aged 13 or over. Do it online, or call 0300 303 5678, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Parents can choose for children under 13.
If something in your record is wrong
Tell us. We will correct mistakes about facts, such as your address or date of birth. We cannot change a doctor's opinion, but we can add a note to say you disagree.
Find out how to change your contact details
How we look after your information
Our privacy notice explains what we hold, why, who we share it with, and your rights.