There is a new central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). The Summary Care Record is meant to help emergency doctors and nurses (e.g. at hospital A&E departments) help you when the surgery is closed. Initially, it will contain just your medications and allergies.
Patient information will be taken from practices such as ours and held on the central SCR NHS databases.
As with all new systems there are pros and cons to think about. When you speak to an emergency doctor you might overlook something that is important and if they have access to your medical record it might avoid mistakes or problems, although even then, you should be asked to give your consent each time a member of NHS Staff wishes to access your record, unless you are medically unable to do so.
On the other hand, you may have strong views about sharing your personal information and wish to keep your information within the practice. Please note that it is assumed that you want your record uploaded to the central SCR NHS computer system unless you actively opt out. If you wish to opt out, please download and fill out the opt-out form, and return to the reception.