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Record it by gender6/8/2023 Once NHS England has sent us the new information it only takes the surgery a couple of days to process the new registration. It may take NHS England up to 4 months to process requests for gender change and issue a new NHS number although this can happen more quickly, but we have no control over this. ![]() If you want a copy of your past immunisation record, this can be printed for you, but it will show your birth gender and previous name (if you have changed your name).If you use the NHS App you will need to set this up again in your new NHS identity.Your regular medication will be added to your new record by a clinician when you next request it, and once this has been done you will be able to order repeat medications electronically in the future.This will just take slightly longer for them to access, e.g. Your previous medical history can be attached to your new record as a ‘document’, so that clinicians will be able to see your history of consultations, referrals, test results, medication etc.Your new medical record will be completely blank, with none of your previous medical history, COVID vaccinations, medication etc.You can request a new medical record in your preferred gender identity NHS will then close your current medical record and issue you with a new NHS number, and a new medical record.The Surgery cannot change the gender that is on your existing medical record.If you wish to change your gender on your NHS record please be aware of the following: Changes made at the surgery will not alter records held by the hospital, so you may wish to also notify any secondary care provider where you receive care/treatment.If you do not want a gender-specific title, we can change it to Mx.We can change your title as long as this change remains consistent with the gender on your medical record, e.g.passport, driving licence or deed poll before we can update your medical record. If you change your surname/last name/family name (apart from by marriage) we need to see proof of the change, e.g.Please let us know in writing, or via the Change of Details form on our website. You can change your first name at any time and we can update your record immediately.If you wish to change your name and/or title on your medical record: We are very happy to assist with name and/or gender changes on your medical record, but please be aware of the following information.
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