Summary Care Record (SCR) is a national database that holds electronic records of important patient information such as current medication, allergies and details of any previous bad reactions to medicines

It is created from GP medical records – whenever a GP record is updated, the changes are synchronised to SCR.

It can be seen and used by authorised staff in other areas of the health and care system who are involved in the patient’s direct care but do not need access to the patient’s full record.

 

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your summary care record.

Do I have to have one?

The purpose of SCR is to improve the care that you receive, however, if you don’t want to have an SCR you have the option to opt out. If this is your preference please fill  in a SCR patient consent preferences form and return it to the practice.

Regardless of your past decisions about your Summary Care Record consent preferences, you can change your mind at any time.

More information

For further information, please visit Summary Care Record – NHS England Digital