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Your health records

When you visit an NHS or social care service, information about you and the care you receive is recorded and stored in a health and care record.

This is so people caring for you can make the best decisions about your care.

The information in your records can include your:

  • name, age and address
  • health conditions
  • treatments and medicines
  • allergies and past reactions to medicines
  • tests, scans and X-ray results
  • specialist care, such as maternity or mental health
  • lifestyle information, such as whether you smoke or drink
  • hospital admission and discharge information

Find out about the types of records and how to access them

Page last reviewed: 13 July 2021
Next review due: 13 July 2024