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Get your medical records

You can see your GP records by:

Find out more about how to access your medical records.

Find your NHS Number

You can find your NHS Number on any letters you have had from the NHS.

Check any:

  • prescriptions
  • test results
  • hospital referral letters
  • appointment letters

You can also:

If you cannot find your NHS number after trying these options, you can ask your GP surgery for it.

Information:

You do not need your NHS number to use NHS services, including booking appointments.

Apply for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC)

To get healthcare cover abroad you can apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Apply for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC)

Replacing a lost or stolen EHIC or GHIC

Apply for a replacement UK GHIC or EHIC card online

If you're in the UK, call 0300 330 1350

If you're abroad, call +44 191 218 1999

Opening hours:

  • 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday
  • 9am to 3pm on Saturday
Buy a prescription prepayment certificate
Access the NHS if you're visiting or moving to England

If you're visiting or moving to England, you can have treatment on the NHS.

But you may be charged for some services, and this can vary depending on where you're from and how long you're staying for.

Read more about healthcare if you're planning to visit or move to England

Make a freedom of information (FOI) request

Freedom of Information (FOI) requests must be made in writing by email or post to NHS England.

Email

england.contactus@nhs.net

Please write "Freedom of information" in the subject line.

Post

NHS England
PO Box 16738
Redditch
B97 9PT

What you need to provide

  • your name
  • an address for correspondence (email or postal)
  • details of the information you want

NHS England has more information about submitting an FOI

Page last reviewed: 28 September 2023
Next review due: 28 September 2026