If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Medical Files

Parrot123
Community member Posts: 137 Pioneering
Hello all, I hope you are all well? I am looking for some advice. I have been trying for 6 years to get my child at risk folder. But my New GP does not have it. I have also rang the social work. The health board. But still nothing ?. Do any of you know how I can get these records. Many Thanks Will x
Comments
-
Sorry I dont know maybe speak to CAB
-
Hi @Parrot123 - This isn't something I've come across before, so have tried to look online. If this is about yourself, then it seems such records should be kept until the person is 25 years old (altho in Northern Ireland the recommendation is until 30 years old).There do seem to be 'exceptions,' e.g. 'if the records provide information about a child’s personal history, which they might want to access at a later date...' so please look at the 'Exceptions' listed in the following link: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/media/1442/child-protection-records-retention-and-storage-guidelines-september-2019.pdfIf these exceptions do not apply, it may be that such records have been destroyed by now, sorry.Perhaps your GP may have something in their medical records if concerns were raised. You can ask your GP for your medical records, if this might help. I'm sorry I haven't been more helpful, Will. Not the same I know, but about 10 years ago I tried to find out more about my adoption; the organisation I was adopted through had changed names, & altho they kindly searched for me, no files existed.
-
Hi @Parrot123, hope the responses so far have been helpful.
Just to let you know, I have moved this discussion to our disabled people category, hope that's okay.Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Did you receive a helpful reply to your discussion? Fill out our feedback form and let us know about it. -
Ty Ross ?
-
@chiarieds Thanks ? very much. My ex GP tried to give me them when I was 25. I read page 1 and ran out. Ty Will x
-
Hi,It may also be that they won't allow you access to them because of the information held. Yes, we can access medical records but some could be held back.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
-
They can keep them from me?????? Social work on Monday ? tyvm. Will
-
Yes they definitely can. If this is what they're doing then you won't have access to them for your safety.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
@poppy123456 Thanks poppy. I will get them somehow. Where there's a Will there's a way lol ? x
-
@poppy123456 Poppy i got them but the 7 years i am looking for are missing. I have a letter from the practice manager saying she has tried . So i rang the social work dept and now have an advocacy worker helping me... Just a waiting game. Will xx
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 12.9K Start here and say hello!
- 6.6K Coffee lounge
- 45 Games room
- 429 Cost of living
- 4.4K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 208 Community updates
- 9.2K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.5K Work and employment
- 785 Education
- 1.6K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 613 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 370 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 758 Transport and travel
- 30.4K Talk about money
- 4.3K Benefits and financial support
- 5.1K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 16.4K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 4.7K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.2K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 858 Chronic pain and pain management
- 160 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.2K Mental health and wellbeing
- 322 Sensory impairments
- 819 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.