Visitors to our website
When someone visits we collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. We collect this information in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any personally identifying information from any source. If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be up front about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it.
Use of cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
The table below explains the cookies we use and why.
| Cookie | Name | Description | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress | wp-settings-3 | Only used for logged in administrative users of the site. | http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Cookies |
| WordPress | wp-settings-time-3 | Only used for logged in administrative users of the site. | http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Cookies |
| WordPress | wordpress_test_cookie | To test if cookies are enabled | http://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Cookies |
| Google Analytics | __utma | Used to determine unique visitors. Expires 2 years from set / update. | |
| Google Analytics | __utmb | Establish and continue a user session. Expires 30 minutes from set / update | http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html |
| Google Analytics | __utmc | Determining Visitor Session | http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html |
| Google Analytics | __utmz | Used for tracking referrals from other websites. Expires 6 months after set/update. | http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html |
| Cookie opt in | ecd_opt_in | This cookie is used to record if a user has accepted the use of cookie on this website. |
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org/.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Links to other sites
This privacy notice does not cover the links within this site linking to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit.
NHS England has been directed by the government to establish and operate the OpenSAFELY COVID-19 Service and the OpenSAFELY Data Analytics Service. These services provide a secure environment that supports research, clinical audit, service evaluation and health surveillance for COVID-19 and other purposes.
Each GP practice remains the controller of its own GP patient data but is required to let approved users run queries on pseudonymised patient data. This means identifiers are removed and replaced with a pseudonym.
Only approved users are allowed to run these queries, and they will not be able to access information that directly or indirectly identifies individuals.
Patients who do not wish for their data to be used as part of this process can register a type 1 opt out with their GP. You can find additional information about OpenSAFELY Here.
ACR project for patients with diabetes (and/or other conditions)
The data is being processed for the purpose of delivery of a programme, sponsored by NHS Digital, to monitor urine for indications of chronic kidney disease (CKD) which is recommended to be undertaken annually for patients at risk of chronic kidney disease e.g., patients living with diabetes. The programme enables patients to test their kidney function from home. We will share your contact details with Healthy.io to enable them to contact you and send you a test kit. This will help identify patients at risk of kidney disease and help us agree any early interventions that can be put in place for the benefit of your care. Healthy.io will only use your data for the purposes of delivering their service to you. If you do not wish to receive a home test kit from Healthy.io we will continue to manage your care within the Practice. Healthy.io are required to hold data we send them in line with retention periods outlined in the Records Management code of Practice for Health and Social Care. Further information about this is available at: https://lp.healthy.io/minuteful_info/.