Practice Policies & Patient Information
Certificate of Employers Liability Insurance
Please see below for detailed information on the Certificate of Employers Liability Insurance.
Confidentiality
For more information, please click on the following link hra.nhs.uk/information-about-patients/
GP2GP Links
GP2GP enables patients’ electronic health records to be transferred directly and securely between GP practices when patients register with a new GP. It improves patient care as GPs will usually have full and detailed medical records available to them for a new patient’s first consultation. Vida Healthcare uses GP2GP record transfer.
Further information on GP2GP can be found on the following weblink: digital.nhs.uk/services/gp2gp
How we use your data
Why Does NHS Digital Collect Data?
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NHS Digital is legally responsible for all health and care data in England
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So they are responsible for collecting, analysing and sharing it.
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They have done this for over 10 years.
How is it Used?
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Research the long-term impact of coronavirus on the population
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Understand whether certain groups of people are getting fair access to care
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Research and develop cures for serious illnesses
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NHS Digital confirmed they will never share with marketing or insurance companies
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Only shared with trusted NHS and research organisations
What data is taken from the practice?
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This data will be shared from 1 September 2021. Data may be shared from the GP medical records about:
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Patients registered at the practice
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Will not collect patients’ names or addresses.
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Any data that could identify you is replaced with a code
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NHS Digital will collect structured and coded data from patient medical records.
We would like to make it clear that there are two types of opt out.
Type 1 applies at practice level and means that your medical record is not extracted from the practice for any purpose other than direct care.
Type 2 (National Data Opt Out) means data can go to NHS Digital for their lawful purposes but cannot be shared with organisation beyond NHS Digital for research and planning purposes.
If you wish to apply Type 1 Opt Out, please let us know and we will apply this at locally to your clinical record. This will mean you data is not extracted on the 1st of September 2021.
If you wish to apply Type 2 National Data Opt Out you must do this directly with NHS Digital. You can do this in a few ways:
- By following the instructions here https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/manage-your-choice/
- Emailing enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk
- Calling 0300 303 5678 (lines are open Monday -Friday 9am-5pm)
- Writing to:
National Data Opt Out Contact Centre
NHS Digital,
HM Government,
7 and 8 Wellington Place,
Leeds,
LS1 4AP
ICO Certificate of Registration
Please see below for detailed information on the ICO Certificate of Registration.
Privacy Policy
Vida Healthcare Privacy Policy
Your practice takes privacy seriously and we want to provide you with information about your rights, who we share your information with and how we keep it secure.
Please use the links below to find more information about the practice and data protection.
- Our Data Protection Videos
- Your Information
- Children and Young People
- What We Do with Your Information
- What Else Do We Use Your Information For?
- Sharing When Required by Law
- Information Rights
- Case Finding and Profiling
- Norfolk Sharing Partners
- Information Technology
- Keeping Your Information Safe
- How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
- Our Use of Telephone Recording
- Our Use of Eclipse
- Norfolk Primary Care Networks
- Provider Processors
Summary Care Record
The Central NHS Computer System is called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains core information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.
Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed. This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.
For more information on the Summary Care Record, please click the link below.
You also have the choice to opt out of the SCR. If you would like to opt out then please complete the form on the link below and hand in at your surgery.