Request information about yourself

Make a subject access request (SAR)

Data Protection legislation gives you the right to apply for a copy of specific information held about you. This is known as a subject access request, (SAR). If you wish you can appoint someone to apply for you, for example a solicitor, or member of your family.

Before you start

Check we hold the information

Read our guide to requesting a subject access request. This sets out the information you can apply for and how you will receive it.

If you wish to request social care information held about you Requesting social care information about yourself will help you access the information held and explains the process and what information you might receive.

If you’re a care leaver please see the Your case records page.

Access to deceased person's records explains the process if you wish to access the records held about a deceased individual.

Check your ID documents

We must confirm your identity before we comply with a SAR. This is for security and to protect your confidentiality. We need to see an official document with a photograph, such as a current driving licence or passport. Have this ready to upload before you start the form.

If you are applying on behalf of someone else, you must have their signed permission for you to make the request. If the person lacks capacity to make the request you must be able to show evidence of your authority to act for them - such as a Power of Attorney document. We will contact you if we need more evidence.