Access to Health Records held by the Trust

Under the Data Protection Act (DPA), individuals can request information held by the Trust about themselves including their medical records. This process is known as a Subject Access Request.

The Access to Health Records Act (AHRA) provides certain individuals with a right of access to the health records of deceased individual. These individuals are defined as, 'the patients personal representative and any person who may have a claim arising out of the patients death.' A personal representative is the executor or administrator of the deceased person's estate.

South Western Ambulance Charity

The South Western Ambulance Charity, founded in 1995, uses gifted monies to benefit those in our communities who use our service and to improve the welfare of the staff and volunteers of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

Our charitable support covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire including Bristol and Swindon.

If you would like to show your appreciation for the care that you or your loved one has received from us in the form of a charitable donation please visit our online giving website: Donate to South Western Ambulance Charity | Give as you Live Donate