Information to support new patients registering at GP practices can be found below.  The resources include a more detailed letter about the SCR and an opt out form.  

• A letter for newly registered patients (Word, 81Kb) which contains more detail with local and national signposting for patients to obtain further information about their choices and the SCR.
• A patient opt out form (PDF, 37Kb).
• A large print version of the opt-out form large print A4 (PDF, 221.6kB) 

More information on the new patient process can be found in the GP Practice Guide

Additional resources and materials including information in other languages are available:  

The old order form reference 3999 and business reply envelope reference 4000 should no longer be provided to patients as these are obsolete. 

The Summary Care Record Information Line continues to be available to support patients with their queries including Language Line and Text Phone calls :  0300 123 3020.

See also, guidance to support NHS organisations with their public information programmes.