Important information about your health record – introducing Summary Care Records

 

The NHS is introducing a new way of storing and managing important medical information electronically, called Summary Care Records.  Your Summary Care Record (SCR) is an electronic record of important information about your health.  NHS Oldham has written to all our patients regarding Summary care records.  Click here to view a copy of the letter.

What do I do if I want more information about Summary Care Records?

For further information please click here to view the Changes to your health record leaflet.

Alternatively contact

NHS Care Records Line on 0845 603 8510 or visit www.nhscarerecords.nhs.uk

Oldham Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0800 389 8679 or email olp-pct.pals@nhs.net

 

What do I do if I want a Summary Care Record?

You do not need to take any action, If we do not hear from you a Summary Care Record will be created automatically on the 10th of May

 

What do I do if I do not want a Summary Care Record?

Please read and complete an opt out form and return it to the practice, If you do not a Summary Care Record will be created automatically.

 

How do I get an opt out form?