Our practice complies with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in handling your medical information.
Your health record is confidential and will only be shared when necessary for your care, or when required by law.
👥 When your information may be shared
- For your care – e.g. with district nurses, hospital services, or other healthcare providers.
- With your consent – e.g. referrals to social services or community support.
- When required by law – e.g. child protection cases or court orders.
- For planning NHS services – anonymised information may be used at local and national level (e.g. diabetic care, screening programmes).
👉 If you do not wish your anonymous information to be used in this way, please let us know.
🧑💻 Who has access to your records?
- Doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals directly involved in your care.
- All reception and administration staff also have access to medical records in order to carry out their work (e.g. booking appointments, preparing referrals, updating information).
- Every member of staff is bound by the same strict duty of confidentiality and NHS codes of conduct.
👀 Your rights
- You have the right to access your medical records within one month (28 days) of making a request.
- You may also apply for online access to your GP record.
- If you believe something in your record is factually incorrect, you can request for it to be amended.
✨ Your trust is important to us. We are committed to keeping your medical information safe, secure, and confidential at all times.