The practice complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018. We understand how important it is to keep your personal information safe and secure and we take this very seriously. We have taken steps to make sure your personal information is looked after in the best possible way and we review this regularly.
Please read our Patient Privacy Notice carefully, as it contains important information about how we use the personal and healthcare information we collect on your behalf. If you are between 13-16 you can find information here.
You can also view our ‘Easy Read Privacy Notice’.
View our ‘What is Population Health Management’ document. Population Health Management – BNSSG Healthier Together
Freedom of Information
Information about the General Practitioners and the practice required for disclosure under this act can be made available to the public. All requests for such information should be made to the Practice Manager.
Guide to freedom of information | ICO
Rights of Access
In accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Access to Medical Records Act, patients can request to see copies of their medical records. Requests can be made to any part of the practice but should be directed via the reception team. You can request copies, verbally, via email or over the phone. There is no charge to you to request copies of your records. However, there are some instances where we can, please see the ICO page for further information.
Your Confidential Records
You can be assured that your medical records are safe with Stockwood Medical Practice. We will only share data that identifies you under the following circumstances:
- With other health care professionals (hospital or community staff) as part of an agreed plan of treatment;
- With your explicit consent, eg. for participation in research studies;
- In circumstances where it is in the interests of your health and you are not able to give consent, eg. if you are unconscious
- Where we are obliged to divulge information under the Health & Social Care Act 2012, eg. in the case of a national emergency or pandemic;
- Where we are required to do so for health service planning purposes and you have not explicitly opted out of having your data shared (see Privacy Policy).
Our strict rules about confidentiality mean that we will not discuss your medical affairs even with your close family unless you give us permission to do so. This includes details of appointments you have made. If you would like your partner, parent, son/daughter or carer to be able to speak to us on your behalf, you must tell us beforehand. Please ask our Reception Team for a consent form if you require an ongoing arrangement for sharing consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time.