Stupid question I know, but how do you about getting your hospital records?
My son who was attacked and left for dead- well I have got him a solicitor on a no win no fee basis and he has all the photos so far, but need his hospital records. I’ve never ever done this so how do I (or my son) do this? X
Under the previous Data Protection Act quoted on the form, information had to be provided within forty days of a request and that's what I was thinking on.
Under the GDPR it now normally has to be given within thirty days of the request.
It sounds like the hospital keep records on site for forty days and anything older is sent to storage.
Sorry guys had to rush off. To be fair I’ve just re read his email and it says he needs his hospital records and any previous convictions - I just assumed that he wanted me to find the records as I’ve never done this before.
don't get the solicitor to get them, get them yourselves.
slightly confused - from whom is he hoping to get money? If it is known who did it, they will be prosecuted and he ill get compensation. If it is not know doesn't CICA apply?
I do hope that your son is not using a solicitor to claim for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority - it is so easy for him to do it himself and he can claim online.
ummmm I do not know, I am just giving answers to the questions smow is asking.
From 12.47
"Sorry guys had to rush off. To be fair I’ve just re read his email and it says he needs his hospital records and any previous convictions - I just assumed that he wanted me to find the records as I’ve never done this before."
I assume to to do with a court case to see if he has any convictions for violence. I am sure it it will come back clear.
Yes, if you make a claim for compensation through CICA they need to know about your unspent convictions.
It worries me that Smow's son is using a solicitor as he will not be able to claim the solicitor's costs and it will come out of his compensation. I might not be cheap and it is so easy to claim himself.
By the way, CICA will obtain the DBS check - the solicitor just wants to know whether or not he's wasting his time if Smow's son has just come out of prison for GBH. (for example)