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Information Freedom Of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 obliges the practice to produce a publication scheme as a guide to the 'classes' of information the practice intends to routinely make available.
Audit Of Patient Records
Anonymised non-identifiable patient data is often required by the Primary Care Trust. This may be carried out by persons who are not medically qualified but who are also bound by the terms of their contract of employment to respect absolute patient confidentiality. If you object to your records being used in this way, please advise the practice receptionist and warning notices will be placed on your records.
Contact Via Internet
It is possible to book appointments, update your personal details and order your repeat prescriptions on-line. You will need to complete a form to register for this service. Please ring the surgery or ask at reception for an on-line registration form.
Further information about healthcare services may be obtained from:
Northamptonshire Teaching Primary Care Trust
Francis Crick House
Summerhouse Road
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6BF
Tel: 01604 651100
