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.
How to register
Pre-Registration **WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ACCEPT PATIENTS WITHIN CERTAIN OLD TOWN AREAS – PLEASE CHECK YOU ARE WITHIN THE PRACTICE CATCHMENT AREA VIA THE LINK BELOW** Patients who have ... [continue] How to register
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 take complaints very seriously. If you would like to make a complaint regarding the surgery or the services we offer, please contact the Practice Manager by telephone or, if ... [continue] Complaints and compliments
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
Data protection and who has access to your records
Data Protection Privacy Notice for Patients Introduction This privacy notice lets you know what happens to any personal data that you give to us, or any that we may collect ... [continue] Data protection and who has access to your records
Patient rights and responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities
Privacy
As data controllers, GPs have fair processing responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and GDPR law 2018. This means ensuring that your personal confidential data (PCD) is handled in ways ... [continue] Privacy
Accessible Information Standard
The Accessible Information Standard aims to ensure that people who have a disability or sensory loss receive information that they can access and understand, for example in large print, braille ... [continue] Accessible Information Standard
Text message reminders
You can now register to receive information by text message on your phone regarding appointments and health care. If you wish to register for this messaging service please complete and ... [continue] Text message reminders
Updating your details
If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us or popping into the surgery to complete a change of details ... [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
Practice boundary
Please check to see if you are in the practice catchment area BEFORE completing any registration forms. Old Town Surgery catchment area
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
Named GP
All patients at Old Town Surgery 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
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014
