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UK's Care Records Process Criticized for Delays and Redaction

12/9/2025

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The UK's Information Commissioner, John Edwards, criticized the lengthy process of accessing care records, noting some wait up to 16 years.
The files are often incomplete or heavily redacted.
He called for reforms in how local authorities handle requests and warned of enforcement for non-compliance.
Authorities acknowledged the challenges due to resource constraints.

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Story summary

The UK's Information Commissioner, John Edwards, criticized the lengthy process of accessing care records, noting some wait up to 16 years.
The files are often incomplete or heavily redacted.
He called for reforms in how local authorities handle requests and warned of enforcement for non-compliance.
Authorities acknowledged the challenges due to resource constraints.