The Health Centre | Bishops Close | Spennymoor | DL16 6ED

Practice Privacy Policy

BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE has a legal duty to explain how we use any personal information we collect about you, as a registered patient at the practice. Employees at this practice maintain records about your health and the treatment you receive in electronic and paper format.

Introduction to Our Privacy Policy

Within our Privacy Policy you will find the following information:

  • Our Policy Statement
  • Our Principles
  • Our Status
  • Training and Support
  • Scope
  • Definition of Terms
  • Compliance with Regulations

See the list of documents below for more information on the above.

Documents to Download:

New GP Data Extraction for Research Notice

NHS Digital has been collecting data from GPs through its trusted General Practice Extraction Service. This system is now being replaced with their new General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) service, a broader general-purpose collection which will enable faster access to pseudonymised patient data for planners and researchers.

More information about the service can be found on NHS Digital’s website.

Opting out

If you don’t want your identifiable patient data to be shared for purposes except for your own care, you can opt-out by registering a Type 1 Opt-out or a National Data Opt-out, or both. These opt-outs are different and they are explained in more detail on the NHS digital website and also National Data Opt-Out

Your individual care will not be affected if you opt-out using either option.

Freedom of Information

Information about the General Practioners and the practice required for disclosure under this act can be made available to the public. All requests for such information should be made to the practice manager.