The content of your medical records is confidential. Information may be disclosed to others who are providing your medical care, such as Hospital Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and Benefits Agencies, but only insofar as it is necessary for them to do their job. Only with your written consent will information be provided to Insurance Companies, Employers or Solicitors.
We are registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. This came into force on 1 Mar 2000 and allows you to find out what information about you is held on computer and in certain manual records. This is known as “right of subject access”. It applies to your health records. If you want to see them you can write to us. You are entitled to a copy but should be aware that a charge will be made. You should also be aware that in certain circumstances your right to see some details in your health records may be limited in your own interests or for other reasons.