Everyone working for the NHS has a legal duty to keep information about you confidential except in exceptional cases (usually when the health and safety of others is at risk). There are interview rooms at the surgery for use if you need to speak to a member of staff about a sensitive issue.

The practice will not tolerate threatening, violent or abusive conduct towards any of its personnel, patients or others present on the practice premises. Any such act could result in police involvement and removal from the list of registered patients.

The practice uses a computer system to store medical details. This information is secure and cannot be viewed by any unauthorised person. You are entitled to see the records this practice keeps about you if you wish, applications to see your medical records should be made in writing.

Health professionals need to share essential, relevant medical information to provide the best care for the patient. Medical information may also be used for research or clinical audit in an anonymised form. If you wish to withhold your consent please advise your GP.