Your Patient Rights

You have the right to confidentiality under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), the Human Rights Act 1998 and the common law duty of confidence (the Disability Discrimination and the Race Relations Acts may also apply).

  • You also have the right to ask for a copy of all records about you (you will have to pay a fee)
  • Your request must be made in writing to the organisation holding your information
  • There will be a charge to have a printed copy of the information held about you
  • We are required to respond to you within 21 days
  • You will need to give adequate information (for example full name, address, date of birth, NHS number etc.)
  • You will be required to provide photo ID before any information is released to you.

If you think anything within your medical record is inaccurate.

Your rights and responsibilities to your GP Practice

  • Every UK resident has the right to be registered with a GP Practice.
  • Use your NHS services wisely. If you have an appointment booked but then don’t need it or can’t make it, then please remember to contact your surgery and cancel it.
  • Everyone will be treated with dignity and respect – patients and staff alike.
  • If you change your address or telephone number, please inform your GP Practice so that they have accurate information if they need to contact you.