Our Privacy Notices re Data Sharing and Confidentiality

Health Records/Confidentiality and Privacy Notices

We ask you for information to ensure that you can receive proper care and treatment.

The main reasons for which your information may be needed/kept include:

  • giving healthcare and treatment
  • looking after the health of the general public
  • managing and planning the NHS
  • reviewing care to ensure the highest standard
  • training and research

Everyone working for the NHS has a legal obligation to keep information about you confidential and legislation controls the sharing of information.

You have the right to access your records – the Practice Manager can advise you of this procedure.

Patients are able to view and/or have copies of their medical record. Please apply in writing to the Practice Manager or ask at reception.  The surgery has 1 calendar month to provide the copy. Once completed you will be sent a text message or phone call to inform you your record is ready to collect.

You will need to bring photographic ID with you to collect the information.


Privacy Notices and information

Adult privacy notice

Privacy notice- children