GP Records Folder

To use the NowPatient GP Records Folder feature, the easiest way is to register a NowPatient account using your NHS Login credentials. Not everybody has NHS Login credentials – do not worry – you can still sign up using your email address. However, in order to pull your NHS GP records, we would require you to request NHS Linkage keys.

Linkage codes (also called linkage keys) are 3 codes that the NHS uses to protect your GP medical record and keep it secure for you.

This is a simple process:

• You will need to contact your GP practice and ask for access to “online services”

• You will also need to state that you would like them to send you your “3 linkage keys”

• Each GP practice manages these requests a little differently. Some prefer you to complete a request form online, via their website. Others prefer you to email or to phone

The simplest way to get these codes is by email. Below, we’ve included a template email you can use to request yours. download template here

Once you have requested online services, your doctor’s practice will send you a letter or email, with your codes. You should have the following 3 codes:

• Linkage key or passphrase

• ODS code or practice ID

• Account ID

When you have obtained the keys, you simply enter them into your account, to unlock access to requesting your NHS GP records.

No. GP Records are ‘view only’. You will be able to see different categories of information held by your GP practice, however, you will not be able to amend or edit them.

No. This is a FREE service.

No. The records are only viewable by you. In addition, your account is protected by 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) so you can rest assured only you will have access to your data and records.