The practice is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office. We comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.
We manage requests for access to medical records according to the Act.
Requesting access to your medical record
You can request a copy of your medical records by filling in a form (Word). You can then either email it, send it via post, or hand it in at the surgery.
The address is:
Gowerton Medical Centre
Mill Street
Gowerton
Swansea
SA4 3ED
And the email is: enquiries.W98012@wales.nhs.uk.
We will also need to see a form of ID in order to process the request. We accept copies. If handing it in to the surgery, we can photocopy your ID here if you are unable to. You can also take a photo of the ID and send it via email with the application form.
Subject access request (copy of records) are FREE.
Summary Care Record
If you’re registered with a GP surgery you’ll have a Summary Care Record, unless you’ve chosen not to have one. It contains basic information including your allergies and medicines. It also includes any previous reactions you’ve had to medicine.
Having this information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when the practice is closed.
Follow this link to the NHS website for more information on how to access your health records
GP2GP
GP2GP transfers electronic health records between a patient’s old and new practices. It is a direct, secure and quick way to send your medical records when you change GPs.
Find out more about GP2GP on the NHS Digital website
Your data matters to the NHS
Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can help with research and planning.
You can choose if you want to share your data. You can also choose for someone else, such as your children under 13.
Your choice will only apply to the health and care system in England. It will not apply to services you use in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Follow this link to find out how this data is used and how to opt out