Written questions

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group: Medical Records

2026-06-01 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL570 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the internal investigation by Liverpool Women’s University Hospital into inappropriate access to the medical records of victims in Southport examined (1) breaches using hospital systems to access the patients' GP re

Answer

The unauthorised access of patients’ confidential information following the tragic events in Southport and Nottingham was unacceptable. It is essential that patients’ confidential information is only accessed appropriately, lawfully, and in line with thei...