Data Protection Privacy Notice for patients
More information regarding how patient data is protected.
GP GDPR Privacy Notice (DOCX, 225KB)
COVID19 Privacy Notice v2.0 extended to 31 October 2022 (PDF, 198KB)
Childrens Privacy Notice
GP GDPR Children Privacy Notice v2.3 October 2021 (PDF, 231KB)
Data Protection Privacy Notices
A New Data Privacy Law will be introduced in May 2018 - this video youtu.be/nMDnpz-xfhA will explain how The Business Services Authority uses and protects your prescription information
Care data
Information about you and the care you receive is shared, in a secure system, by healthcare staff to support your treatment and care.
It is important that we, the NHS, can use this information to plan and improve services for all patients. We would like to link information from all the different places where you receive care, such as your GP, hospital and community service, to help us provide a full picture. This will allow us to compare the care you received in one area against the care you received in another, so we can see what has worked best.
Information such as your postcode and NHS number, but not your name, will be used to link your records in a secure system, so your identity is protected. Information which does not reveal your identity can then be used by others, such as researchers and those planning health services, to make sure we provide the best care possible for everyone.
You have a choice. If you are happy for your information to be used in this way you do not have to do anything. If you have any concerns or wish to prevent this from happening, please speak to practice staff or download a copy of the leaflet “How information about you helps us to provide better care” below
We need to make sure that you know this is happening and the choices you have.
How information about you helps us to provide better care (PDF, 318KB)
Care Data - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 163KB)
You can find out more on the NHS England Care Data website
Summary Care Record
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.
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.
Summary care record Consent form - please download the consent form
Summary care record consent form June 2022 (DOCX, 13KB)
More Information
For further information visit the NHS Care records website