Summary Care Records (SCR)
Summary Care Records (SCR) are an electronic record of important patient information, created from GP medical records. They can be seen and used by authorised staff in other areas of the health and care system involved in the patient's direct care.
Access to SCR information means that care in other settings is safer, reducing the risk of prescribing errors. It also helps avoid delays to urgent care.
At a minimum, the SCR holds important information about.
- current medication
- allergies and details of any previous bad reactions to medicines
- the name, address, date of birth and NHS number of the patient
Additional Information in the SCR, such as details of long-term conditions, significant medical history, or specific communications needs, is now included by default for patients with an SCR, unless they have previously told the NHS that they did not want this information to be shared. There will also be a temporary change to include COVID-19 specific codes in relation to suspected, confirmed and other COVID-19 related information within the Additional Information.
SCR for patients
If you are registered with a GP practice in England, your SCR is created automatically unless you have opted out. 98% of practices are now using the system. You can talk to your practice about opting out of including Additional Information to do with long term conditions, care preferences or specific communications needs.
How to make a subject access request for yourself
We require proof of your identity before we can disclose personal data. This should include copies of two documents such as:
- your birth certificates
- your passport
- your driving licences
- an official letter addressed to you at your address (e.g., bank statement, recent utility bill or council tax bill)
The documents should include your name, date of birth and current address. If you have changed your name, please supply relevant documents evidencing the change.
We require one form of documentation to confirm name and a separate form of documentation to confirm address. Please note that proof of address must be dated within the last 3 months.
How to make a request for someone else
You can apply as a third party for someone that you are responsible for, including for a child, or for someone who has died. You will need to provide proof that you are allowed to act on their behalf. Health records are confidential so you can only access someone else’s records if you are authorised to do so.
Our response
We will usually process your request within 30 days. If we have received proof of your identity.
Following your request, we may write back to you within the 30-day time frame to request you to narrow or modify your requirements. This may also result in an extension of a further 60 days whilst we examine your request.
Please download the form (DOCX, 47KB) and return via email to: syicb-doncaster.nfsfrs-medical@nhs.net