When you register with a GP, we will ask for your phone number and email address and if you are happy to receive information from the practice. First and foremost, having a current phone number for patients means the practice can contact you about your appointments, prescriptions, test results or anything else to do with … Continued

Summary Care Records Anything you say to any member of staff in a GP practice is confidential. All clinical and administrative staff are bound by confidentiality agreements. When you contact your GP practice or ask to book an appointment, you may be asked about your medical issue. This is so trained administrative staff can direct … Continued

Summary Care Records When you register with a GP in England, the practice creates something called a Summary Care Record (SCR). The SCR will include information about you such as your name, address, date of birth and NHS number. It will also contain details of any current medication, allergies or bad reactions you may have … Continued

Patient data in the NHS is only ever shared for two reasons: to provide patients with the best possible care, and the planning and research needed to design health care services that suit patients. Patient data is only ever shared within the NHS or with legitimate third parties who help the NHS. Data is never … Continued