Summary Care Record

There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR).

It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.

Why do I need a Summary Care Record?

Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.

This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record.

How do I know if I have one?

Over half of the population of England now have a Summary Care Record.

You can find out whether Summary Care Records have come to your area by looking at our interactive map or by asking your GP.

Summary Care Record Consent Form

Do I have to have one?

No, it is not compulsory.

If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery.

You can use the form at the foot of this page.

More Information

For further information visit the NHS Care records website.

Type 1 Opt-Out Form

Dear GP,

I am writing to give notice that I refuse consent for my identifiable information / and the identifiable information of those for whom I am responsible to be transferred from your practice systems for any purpose other than my medical care.

Please take whatever steps necessary to ensure my / our confidential personal information is not uploaded and record my dissent by whatever means possible.

This includes adding the ‘Dissent from secondary use of GP patient identifiable data’ code (Read v2: 9Nu0, CTV3: XaZ89 or SNOMED CT: 827241000000103) to my / our records.

I am aware of the implications of this request, understand it will not affect the care that I / we receive, and I will notify you should I change my mind.

Yours sincerely,

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