Whitley Bay Health Centre is committed to protecting your personal information. This notice explains how we collect, use, store and share your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What information we collect
We collect personal and health information to provide you with NHS primary care services. This includes your name, date of birth, NHS number, contact details, medical history, prescriptions and referrals.
How we use your information
Your information is used to provide direct care, to manage our practice, and to support NHS planning, commissioning and research as required by law.
We share information with other health and care professionals involved in your care, including hospitals, pharmacists and community services.
Your rights
You have the right to access your records, to request corrections, to object to certain processing, and to request erasure in some circumstances. To exercise your rights, contact us at 165 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DN or call 0191 253 1113.
How to contact us about data protection
Our Data Controller is Dr Colvin and Partners, Whitley Bay Health Centre. If you have a concern about how we handle your data, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/ or on 0303 123 1113.