UK Health Rights & NHS Help

Get plain, practical guidance on your rights as an NHS patient, how to request your medical records, fix any mistakes, and make a formal complaint if you need to. All advice is independent and written for everyday people.

Your NHS Rights

Straightforward info on what you can expect from the NHS: how long you should wait, picking where you're treated, saying yes to care, and seeing the notes about your treatment.

Getting Your Medical Records

Easy, step-by-step advice for getting all your medical records, including scan results and notes, using UK privacy rules.

Correcting Mistakes

How to ask your GP or hospital to fix any errors or wrong notes in your medical records, using UK data laws.

Making a Complaint

How to make a formal complaint to your GP, hospital, or local NHS, plus how to get free help from independent groups like POhWER or VoiceAbility.

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