Am I entitled to my records?

Yes. You can ask to see your health records and to be given a copy, and to have them transferred to a new provider.

Do I have to give a reason?

No. You are free to change provider without explaining why.

Moving to a new GP practice, dentist or other provider? This letter tells them you are leaving and asks for your records to be transferred.

Fill in and watch your letter appear.

Full name *Street and number *

PostcodeTown or city *

Name of the company or organisation *Street and number *

Postcode *Town or city *

Country *

New providerName and town, so your records can be transferred.With effect from

We send your confirmation here.

Registered mail is not available to United Kingdom.

Please fill in the fields marked *.

Register with your new provider first, before you leave the old one.
You have a right to see your health records and to be given a copy.
Records are usually transferred directly between providers once you register with the new one, so this letter is mainly a confirmation and a request for a copy.
On a dental or health payment plan? Check the notice period before you cancel the payment.

Am I entitled to my records?: Yes. You can ask to see your health records and to be given a copy, and to have them transferred to a new provider.
Do I have to give a reason?: No. You are free to change provider without explaining why.