Health·BBC·5d agoUnited Kingdom
Adoptees Fight for Family Medical History
UK system leaves adopted people without vital health data
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Adoptees in the UK are campaigning for access to their biological family medical histories, citing cases where missing information delayed diagnoses. The government consultation on adoption support, launched in February 2026, is examining medical record sharing.
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adoptionmedical recordsfamily historyUK health policydata access
