Data Protection

To set up a new physiotherapy record specific to you I will ask for your name, address, date of birth, mobile phone number and email. I may also use this information to make sure that I can remind you of your upcoming appointment, contact you should we need to move your appointment, and send information to you relevant to your specific physiotherapy treatment.

When you attend your first physiotherapy session you will be asked for further consent for this to happen, and how you prefer to be contacted. You can remove your consent for us to contact you at any time. As an HCPC and CSP Chartered Physiotherapist I have a legal obligation to maintain records of your physiotherapy sessions, my observations and the treatment I have provided you. These cannot be deleted upon request as in very rare circumstances the governing bodies stated can ask to view them in the future. We are required to keep records for eight years from the date of last treatment for adults, and for eight years after their 18 birthday or until 25 years of age for children.

After your first assessment I may write a letter to your GP with details of your assessment, any treatment provided and our plan for future treatment. This is a usual medical courtesy to ensure that all the health professionals involved in your care are up to date with what is happening and the plan for your rehabilitation. This would be sent through the Royal Mail post and you will be asked for your consent for this at your first session, and can also ask for a copy of the letter. You can also decline consent for details to be sent to your GP.

You can request a copy of the data held about you at any time, free of charge. Once I have verified your identity this will be provided within 28 days. If you notice any inaccuracies in the data I hold about you, you can ask for this to be amended. During your rehabilitation you will be asked to verify that your contact and personal details are correct.

If you would like more information regarding my data processing mechanisms, would like to object or contact me about obtaining your data please use the contact form.

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