Practice policies

Read our practice policies on these pages.

Accessibility

Accessibility statement for Shap Medical Practice This accessibility statement applies to this website. This website is built on the default template provided by GPsurgery.net. The practice can edit the website ... [continue] Accessibility

Call Recording

This policy outlines Shap Medical Practice’s call recording process. The purpose of call recording is to provide a record of incoming and outgoing calls which can: Identify practice staff training ... [continue] Call Recording

Chaperone policy

This Policy is designed to protect both patients and staff from abuse or allegations of abuse, and to assist patients in making an informed choice about their examinations and consultations. ... [continue] Chaperone policy

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] Confidentiality

Consent

The purpose of this protocol is to set out the Practice’s approach to consent and the way in which the principles of consent will be put into practise. It is ... [continue] Consent

Privacy

Privacy notice As data controllers, GPs have fair processing responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means ensuring that your personal confidential ... [continue] Privacy

Private work (non-NHS services)

Information for patients and third parties The Government’s contract with GPs covers medical services to NHS patients, including the provision of ongoing medical treatment. In recent years, however, more and ... [continue] Private work (non-NHS services)

Date published: 20th September, 2023
Date last updated: 21st September, 2023