Confidentiality

We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and treatment so that those treating you can give you the best possible care.

This information may be used for management and audit purposes. However, it is usually only available to, and used by, those involved in your care. You have the right to know what information we hold about you. If you would like to see your records please contact the practice manager.

Access to patient information

From time to time health authority staff, who are subject to a duty of confidentiality, need to monitor diseases and their treatment, as well as needing to assess the quality of the service being provided in the practice.

Data disclosed will be kept to a minimum required to serve the purpose and if possible will be anonymised before disclosure. If you are concerned about any of the ways in which your confidential data is being used please contact the practice manager.

You are entitled to register an objection, which will be respected if this is possible.

Access to health records

You have the right to see your computerised and written records. We can make these available to you by appointment with the practice.

Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act came into force on 1st January 2000. The practice will comply with the FOI Act and sees it as an opportunity to enhance public trust and confidence in the practice. For more information, request a copy of the practice FOI policy.

Data Protection Act 2018

This provides safeguards to keep personal data confidential and prevents personal data being used in ways that the individual does not consent to or is not a lawful purpose.