GDPR

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a change in the law regarding data protection. Please read the below information in regards to how the practice handles your information.

Covering Note for UK Biobank Notice

Final Biobank COPI Notice

Covid-19 Notice

CELMP Privacy Notice 1

CELMP Privacy Notice 2

CELMP Privacy Notice 3

Subject Access Request Policy

Type 1 Opt-out Form

If you have any questions regarding the Opt-out form, please click the link below.

General Practice Data for Planning and Research: NHS Digital Transparency Notice – NHS Digital

Please click on the link below for information on the General Practice Data for Planning and Research.

General Practice Data for Planning and Research: NHS Digital Transparency Notice – NHS Digital

Your Data Matters to the NHS

Information about your health and care helps us to improve your individual care, speed up diagnosis, plan your local services and research new treatments. The NHS is committed to keeping patient information safe and always being clear about how it is used.

How your data is used

Information about your individual care such as treatment and diagnoses is collected about you whenever you use health and care services. It is also used to help us and other organisations for research and planning such as research into new treatments, deciding where to put GP clinics and planning for the number of doctors and nurses in your local hospital.  It is only used in this way when there is a clear legal basis to use the information to help improve health and care for you, your family and future generations.

Wherever possible we try to use data that does not identify you, but sometimes it is necessary to use your confidential patient information.

You have a choice

You do not need to do anything if you are happy about how your information is used. If you do not want your confidential patient information to be used for research and planning, you can choose to opt out securely online or through a telephone service. You can change your mind about your choice at any time.

Will choosing this opt-out affect your care and treatment?

No, choosing to opt out will not affect how information is used to support your care and treatment. You will still be invited for screening services, such as screenings for bowel cancer.

What do you need to do?

If you are happy for your confidential patient information to be used for research and planning, you do not need to do anything.

To find out more about the benefits of data sharing, how data is protected, or to make/change your opt-out choice visit www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters

Download a copy of the patient leaflet

Summary Care Record

To provide best care

Please provide us with your Additional Summary Care Records Consent so that we can understand your needs and can share information when needed.

There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.

Why do I need a Summary Care Record?

Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.

This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record.

How do I know if I have one?

Over half of the population of England now have a Summary Care Record. You can find out whether Summary Care Records have come to your area by looking at our interactive map or by asking your GP

Do I have to have one?

No, it is not compulsory. If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery. You can use the form at the foot of this page.

Summary Care Records Update

Summary care records can now be updated to include additional information such as Medical conditions and procedures.

Please see the link below for more information

https://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/thenhs/records/healthrecords/Documents/2016/SCR-additional-information-leaflet.pdf

You can complete one of the consent forms and bring it in to the surgery.

If you are a new patient, please complete New Patient consent form

New patient consent form

If you are an existing patient, please complete Combined Leaflet and consent form

Existing patient consent form

More Information

For further information visit the NHS Care records website

Download the opt out form >>>>