Proxy Access

What is Proxy Access?

A GP Surgery can give someone proxy access so they can help another person manage their GP health care

A proxy may be able to act for the person they support, by:

ordering repeat prescription
booking appointments
contacting the surgery or speaking to surgery staff
viewing a test result or vaccinations
accessing all or part of the GP health record, to help with health-related tasks and managing health issues

Reasons for Proxy Access

Reasons for wanting or needing help could include:

having a physical or mental health condition
technical barriers, for excample not having a comuputer or smartphone
language barriers, for example its not easy to access services in English
practical reasons, for example working shifts or unsocial hours

Please be aware we do not grant proxy access for children under 16 years of age.

If you are aged 16 or over, you can ask for someone to be your proxy for any reason. It does not stop you having access to your GP services yourself. If you help someone with prescriptions, booking appointments or managing their health and care, getting proxy access could make it easier and more convenient.

To nominate someone as your proxy, please fill out a form at reception, bringing in some ID or proof of adddress.