Use this service if you want to either:
- request access to the GP services of another adult's GP services to help them
- give someone access to some or all of your GP services so they can help you
This is sometimes called having proxy access.
What are GP services?
GP services include things like booking appointments, ordering repeat prescriptions and viewing your medical record. You can access these services online through the NHS App or by logging in to the NHS website.
You can also give or request access to contact the surgery or speak to surgery staff.
You can choose the level of access you'd like to give or request.
You'll need to use your NHS login. If you do not have one yet, you can set one up as part of your application.
What is NHS login?
NHS login allows you to securely access health websites and apps with just 1 username and password. You already have an NHS login if you use the NHS App or log in to the NHS website.
Who can use this service
Use this service if you and the person you're applying about are:
- aged 16 or over
- registered at the same GP surgery
Do not use this service if:
- the person you want to give access to is your paid carer or works at your care home
- you want to request access to someone else's services who cannot understand or agree to this, because of a condition they have
Important: Only available at some GP surgeries
You can only use this service if your GP surgery is taking part in this trial.
GP surgeries using this service
- Abbey Dale Medical Centre, Blackpool
- Ashburton Surgery, Ashburton, Newton Abbot
- Aspen Medical Practice, Gloucester
- Barrington Medical Centre, Altrincham
- Beacon Primary Care, Skelmersdale
- Bedworth Health Centre, Bedworth
- Birchwood Medical Practice, Lincoln
- Boundary House Medical Centre, Sale
- Bridge End Surgery, Chester-le-Street
- Burnham Medical Centre, Burnham-on-sea
- Bushloe Surgery, Wigston
- Castleton Health Centre, Castleton
- CH Medical Practice, Chadderton
- Chaddesley Surgery, Chaddesley Corbett
- Church Lane Medical Centre, Scunthorpe
- Clayhall Clinic, Ilford
- Clifton Court Medical Practice, Darlington
- Cranbrook Surgery, Ilford
- Craneswater Group Practice, Southsea
- De Montfort Surgery, Leicester
- Didsbury Medical Centre, Manchester
- Dishley Grange Medical Practice, Loughborough
- Favellplus Surgery, Northampton
- Fenland Group Practice, Manea, March
- Harborough Field Surgery, Rushden
- Hazelvalley Family Practice, Hazlingden
- Highfield Health, Southampton
- Highfields Surgery, Leicester
- Holmwood Corner Surgery, New Malden
- Hornchurch Healthcare, Hornchurch
- Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre, Husbands Bosworth
- Ibstock and Barlestone Surgeries, Ibstock
- Johnson Medical Practice, Leicester
- King's Medical Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Knowle House Surgery, Plymouth
- London Lane Clinic, Bromley
- Lynwood Medical Centre, Romford
- Lytham Road Surgery, Fulwood
- Market Harborough Medical Centre, Market Harborough
- Market Surgery, Wath-upon-Dearn
- Mayfield Medical Practice, Wolverhampton
- Monkfield Medical Practice, Great Cambourne
- Mytton Oak Surgery, Shrewsbury
- New Barn Close, Broadway
- Newham Medical Centre, Plaistow
- Northbrook Health Centre, Shirley
- Northwood Medical Centre, Kings Norton
- Nuffield Road Medical Centre, Cambridge
- Over Wyre Medical Centre, Preesall
- PHGH Doctors, Golders Green
- Queensway Medical Centre, Poulton-le-Fylde
- Ringmead Medical Practice, Bracknell
- Riverside Surgery, Evesham
- Roman Road Health Centre, Blackburn
- Sabden and Whalley Medical Centre, Clitheroe
- Salisbury Avenue Surgery, Barking
- Sayeed Medical Centre, Leicester
- Sefton Park Medical Centre, Liverpool
- Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice, Worcester
- St Georges Surgery, Cheltenham
- St. Bartholomew's Surgery, East Ham
- Station House Surgery, Kendal
- The Meadows Medical Practice, Clun
- The Willows Medical Centre, Leicester
- Thurleigh Road Practice, Balham
- Todmorden Group Practice, Todmorden
- Waterfoot Medical Practice, Waterfoot
- Wentworth Medical Practice, Finchley
- Wombwell Medical Centre, Wombwell
- Woodbrook Medical Centre, Loughborough
If you want to apply for access to the GP services of someone under 16 who you have parental responsibility for, and your GP surgery is taking part in this trial, you can apply online.
Before you start
Discuss setting up this access with the person you're applying about, before you start using this service.
We'll ask you for these details of the person you want to give access to or request access for:
- name
- date of birth
- NHS number or postcode (using their NHS number is the best way for us to check their identity)
By using this service, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy.
What happens next
After you apply, we'll send your application to your GP surgery.
We'll send a text and an email to the person you name in your application, if they have these contact details on their NHS record.
Your GP surgery may speak to you both about the application. They'll let you know if the access has been set up and when this is done.
Contact the GP surgery if you have any questions about your application, after you've submitted it.
If you cannot use this service
If you are not able to use this service, ask your GP surgery if you can set up proxy access another way.