Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Access to medical records
The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be ... [continue] Access to medical records
Carers
Are you looking after or providing support for a relative friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers
Complaints and compliments
We hope you will find our services efficient, accessible and relevant to your needs. We welcome any suggestions you may have for improvements. Should you have any suggestions, or feel ... [continue] Complaints and compliments
How to register
We have an open list and welcome requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area. Please click here to check your postal address is in ... [continue] How to register
How we use your data
How Lowfield Medical Practice uses your information to provide you with healthcare. This practice keeps medical records confidential and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation. We hold your medical ... [continue] How we use your data
IT / Electronic Patient Records Statement of Intent
New contractual requirements came into force from 1st April 2014 requiring that GP practices should make available a statement of intent in relation to the following IT developments:- Referral Management ... [continue] IT / Electronic Patient Records Statement of Intent
Named GP
All patients at Lowfield Medical Centre have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating their care. Your named doctor will be allocated to you by the practice. You ... [continue] Named GP
Patient confidentiality
We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and ... [continue] Patient confidentiality
Patient rights and responsibilities
Patients are expected to keep appointments made at the correct time. Please ring the appointments line to cancel any appointment you are unable to keep. Missed appointments affect the efficiency and ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities
Practice boundary
Please use the map below to check if your postal address is within our practice boundary. If you are unsure whether you address is inside our catchment area then please ... [continue] Practice boundary
Type 1 Opt-out
The data held in your GP medical records is shared with other healthcare professionals for the purposes of your individual care. It is also shared with other organisations to support ... [continue] Type 1 Opt-out
Updating your details
If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us. Alternatively you can complete the online form. If you move outside the ... [continue] Updating your details
Using this website
The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for the personal ... [continue] Using this website
Violent or abusive behaviour
We take seriously any threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against any of our staff or patients. If a patient is violent or abusive, they will be warned to stop their ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour
Website cookies
This website uses cookies A cookie is a small file, typically of letters and numbers, downloaded on to a device (like your computer or smart phone) when you access certain ... [continue] Website cookies
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014
