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You can get this information as a printed leaflet from

  • GP surgeries, dental surgeries and hospitals
  • other places where you receive NHS care
  • your local NHS Board
  • the NHS inform Helpline on 0800 22 44 88 (textphone 18001 0800 22 44 88)
  • your local citizens advice bureau

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Production information

This is version 4 of 'How to see your health records', published in April 2009 and due to be revised in February 2012.

It was produced by Health Rights Information Scotland, a project of Consumer Focus Scotland, for the Scottish Government Health Directorates.

We have tried our best to make sure that this information is correct. However, the information is for guidance only so you should not rely on it as a full statement of the law. If you are thinking about taking legal action, you should contact a solicitor, a citizens advice bureau or other advice agency.


Page last edited: 10 November 2010