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If you are in England and Wales, you can create your own record using NHS login. NHS Login can be found on any of the PKB login pages and will allow you to create a verified record. Steps by step instructions on how to register for PKB via NHS Login can be found here.
How can a carer be invited?
It is recommended (but not mandatory) that, if the carer is based in England or Wales and has not yet registered for their own PKB record, they should be directed to the NHS Login button on any PKB login homepage where they can register/create their own record which will be verified via the NHS Login process.
To then invite the this patient as a carer, a patient or a professional when in the patient record, needs to can go to Sharing > Friends/Family and click ‘Add carer', which will take the user to the ‘Invite your caregiver’ form. Once the form is completed, an invitation will be sent to the carer’s email address.
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Click the Sharing icon and select Friends/Family. Click ‘Ask for access’ and complete the form.
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How do I accept an invitation?
Once you receive the invitation via email, you need to follow the link. If you are already registered, this will accept the invitation. If you are not registered, the link will take you to a registration form. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be added as a carer.
How do I find my carers and people I’m caring for?
Go to Sharing > Friends/Family and everyone you care for, as well as all of your carers, will be listed.
How do I use the record?
The functionality is exactly the same for carers as it is for patients. For more information, please see our patient pages.