Practice Charter

Confidentiality

Disclosure of Patient Information

In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 everyone working in the NHS has a legal duty to maintain the highest level of confidentiality about patient information. Your medical history is recorded on our computer system and in paper records which are accessed by authorised users only.

Disclosure of identifiable patient information to any outside agencies will only be done after receiving written permission from the patient.

Medical Records

You are entitled to access your medical records. The practice charges a standard fee of £10. Please speak to the practice manager for details.

Comments & Complaints

Our aim is to provide the best possible service to our patients. However, we realise that occasionally misunderstandings or mistakes occur; if this is the case we will do our best to resolve the problem.

If you have a complaint or concern about the service you have received from any member of the practice team, you are entitled to make a complaint.

If you wish to make a complaint please ask to speak to our practice manager. Alternatively, you may write to her. Your complaint will be investigated and you will be fully informed.

Please click here to download our Comments, Complaints and Suggestions leaflet for more comprehensive information.

Violence And Abuse

We operate a zero tolerance policy. Violence and abuse against any member of the practice team, whether verbal or physical, will not be tolerated. Staff are entitled to work in a safe environment. Any incidents of violence will be reported to the police and will result in he patient being removed from the practice list immediately.
For other incidents, patients will be given a written warning that any repeat incident may result in them being removed.