MEDICAL RECORDS
From 1st March 2022, all our patients with an online account are able to view new entries in their health records from this date onwards.
Patients will no longer have to make special requests to view this but will need to have an online account- SystmOnline, Airmid App or NHS App.
For patients who already have access to their health records, there will be no change.
If you would like to register for an online account, please see our different registration forms on this page- Online Services | Westbourne Medical Centre or visit reception to complete a form for online services.
If you have online access but do not wish to see your records online (you may have safeguarding concerns or are worried about someone accessing this coercively) please speak to a member of staff or complete the opt out form at reception.
If your circumstances change in the future, just contact us and we can manually enable you to view your prospective medical records online.
Westbourne Medical Centre worked as a pilot site with NHS England and other GP practices went live with access to medical records online on 1st February 2023 or 31st October 2023.
For more information:
Sharing NHS Data
Sharing information can improve both the quality and safety of the care you receive – in some cases this information is vital in making decisions about your treatment. Information sharing in the NHS is subject to regulations and governance to ensure your full identifiable and medical data is kept confidential and only seen by clinicians and administrative staff responsible for overseeing your care. The NHS will be sharing key information from your GP medical notes with services such as Out of Hours Services, Hospitals and Community Teams where necessary.