Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice

College Road Surgery has a legal duty to explain how we use any personal information we collect about you, as a registered patient at the practice. Staff at this practice maintains records about your health and the treatment you receive in electronic and paper format.

What information do we collect about you?

We will collect information such as personal details, including name, address, next of kin, records of appointments, visits, telephone calls, your health records, treatment and medications, test results, X-rays, etc. and any other relevant information to enable us to deliver effective medical care.

How we will use your information

Your data is collected for the purpose of providing healthcare services; however, we can disclose this information if it is required by law, if you give consent or if it is justified in the public interest. The practice may be requested to support research; however, we will always gain your consent before sharing your information.

 In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2012, the care data programme enabled patient data to be collected by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) for quality and safety purposes. In addition, it is possible for us to share your data with other healthcare providers in order to provide you with a high level of care.

Maintaining confidentiality and accessing your records

We are committed to maintaining confidentiality and protecting the information we hold about you. We adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), the NHS Codes of Confidentiality and Security, as well as guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You have a right to the information we hold about you, and if you would like to access this information, you will need to complete a Subject Access Request (SAR). Please ask at reception for a SAR form and you will be given further information.

Summary Care Record (SCR)

The Summary Care Record (SCR) is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from, any reactions to medicines you have had, details of the management of long-term conditions, medications, immunisations, care plan information and significant medical history, past and present. It is held on a national database by NHS England. SCR may be shared with other healthcare professionals and organisations involved with your care. These professionals and organisations may also be able to update the record in order to ensure you are provided with the best possible care.

You can opt out of having an SCR, or exclude certain information being shared via the SCR by filling in this form.

Further information about the SCR can be found here.