How information about you helps us to provide better care
Confidential information from your medical records can be used by the NHS to improve the services offered so we can provide the best possible care for everyone. this information along with your postcode and NHS number but not your name, are sent to a secure system where it can be linked with other health information. This allows those planning NHS services or carrying out medical research to use information from different parts of the NHS in a way which does not identify you. YOU HAVE A CHOICE if you are happy for the information to be used in this way you do not have to do anything. If you have any concerns or wish to prevent this from happening, please speak to the practice manager or ask at reception for a copy of the leaflet “How information about you helps us to provide better care”. These leaflets are freely available in the waiting area. More information can be found here www.nhs.uk/caredata. NHS England will be sending all householders information through the post shortly.
NHS number
The use of the NHS number is a fundamental means by which errors involving patient identification may be reduced or avoided. Correct use of the number as a principle identifer in accordance with the National Patient Safety Agency is encouraged. The Practice have your NHS number on your computerised records as part of the clinical system and use your number in all correspondence within the NHS. The Practice is promoting the use of the NHS number and are encouraging patients to use it when contacting the Practice. The NHS number is already available on repeat prescriptions, however, if you do not know your NHS number please contact the Practice for your number for future use.
