Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Require immediate access to full medical records and test results for patients
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the UK Government to require all NHS and private healthcare providers to give patients immediate, unrestricted access to their complete medical records and test results as soon as they are available.
We believe some patients may be unaware of potentially life-threatening findings from their tests due to unnecessary delays or requirement to formally request their records. This could lead to significant delays in diagnosis and treatment, directly affecting patient outcomes and survival rates. We think earlier awareness enables patients to seek second opinions, make informed decisions, and begin treatment sooner.
Timeline
| 7 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
7 Jan 2026
Closed
7 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.