Confidentiality & Data Protection

Patient Confidentiality & Data Protection

We ask you for personal information so that you can receive appropriate care and treatment. This information is recorded on the clinical system on the computer and we are registered under the Data Protection Act. The practice will ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times by all members of the practice team. However, for the effective functioning of a multi-disciplinary team it is sometimes necessary that medical information about you is shared between members of the practice team.

Click here to download the Confidentiality Code of Practice for the surgery (PDF, 340KB).

Access To Records

Patients may apply for access to their own medical records with a written request. In the case of a minor, access may be gained by the child’s parent or guardian. If you have the access to the online services you will be able to access your medical records.

Freedom of Information – Publication Scheme

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 obliges the practice to produce a Publication Scheme. A Publication Scheme is a guide to the ‘classes’ of information the practice intends to routinely make available. This scheme is available from the practice manager.