As a parent, family member or carer, you may be able to access services for someone else. We call this having proxy access. We can set this up for you if you are both registered with us.
To request proxy access:
- complete an online form
- collect a proxy access form from reception from 10am to 6pm
If a child aged 13 or over has ‘sufficient understanding and intelligence to enable him/her to understand fully what is proposed’ (known as Gillick Competence), then s/he will be competent to give consent for him/herself but may wish a parent to countersign as well.
Linked profiles in your NHS account
Once proxy access is set up, you can access the other person’s profile in your NHS account, using the NHS App or website.
The NHS website has information about using linked profiles to access services for someone else.