Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114572

Health Services: Children

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Noah Law

LabourSt Austell and Newquay

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance or requirements exist for NHS trusts, GP practices and other health providers to ensure that medical records, appointment letters and other clinical correspondence about a child are s

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
NHS England has a range of guidance online relating to communicating with patients, and the sharing of medical records for direct care. NHS England continues to support the secure sharing of patient information to improve safety, reduce the duplication of...

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