What are my choices?

You can choose to have a Summary Care Record: You do not need to do anything. This will happen automatically.

You can choose not to have a Summary Care Record: You need to let your GP practice know by filling in and returning an opt out form (PDF, 46.6Kb).

You can change your mind at any time

If you choose not to have a Summary Care Record but then change your mind later we can still make one for you. You need to let your GP practice know.

If you choose not to have your Summary Care Record after we have made it, you need to tell your GP practice. We will make sure that healthcare staff who try to look at your Summary Care Record will not be able to. We will only make your record available again if whoever wants to see it asks in writing and an investigation has found it necessary, for example if there is a complaint.

You can ask to have your record deleted, but that may not be possible if the record has already been used to give you care.

Whatever you decide, we will provide you with the best possible care.

What do I do now?

If you are happy for us to make a Summary Care Record for you, you do not need to do anything, we will automatically make one for you.

If you do not want us to make a Summary Care Record for you, please fill in an opt out form (PDF, 46.6Kb) and return it to your GP practice.

You can get an opt out form (PDF, 46.6Kb) from your GP practice, or you can ask us to send you one by phoning the Summary Care Record Information Line on 0300 123 3020.