Read our practice policies on these pages.
Practice policies
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...
Accessibility
Accessibility statement for The Fairfields Practice The Fairfields Practice is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility...
Violent or abusive behaviour
Threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against our staff or patients is unacceptable. If a patient is violent or abusive we will warn them to stop. If they continue, we may...
Patient rights and responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients with respect at all times. We expect our patients to treat our staff in the same way. It is your responsibility to keep your...
Patient confidentiality
You have a right to privacy and we respect this. We keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records...
Chaperones
All patients may have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination or procedure where they feel one is required. This chaperone may be a family member or friend. On occasions...
Practice Compliments and Complaints Procedure
Practice Compliments and Complaints Procedure Patient feedback is important to us as it helps us to improve the service we provide to patients. We take patient complaints seriously and will...
Shared Care Prescribing Policy
Prescriptions from Private Doctors We are aware that given current NHS wait times, some of our patients opt to see a private doctor. This policy is to clarify our position...
Date published: 7th February, 2024
Date last updated: 2nd March, 2025