Our Privacy Notice



A new national data opt-out was introduced in May 2018 following recommendations from the National Data Guardian. People can opt out of having their confidential patient information shared for reasons beyond their individual care, for example for research and planning.

Please follow these links for more information:

New Privacy Notice – Transparency Statement
Guidance for young people
Guidance – Easy Read
Guidance – Large Print
General patient information
If you would like to set your preferences / Opt-out please click here.

Coronavirus COVID-19 response transparency notice

Data Protection

Information can be found on the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) website and the BMA website in the links below:

General data protection regulation (GDPR)

For specific information to how The Village & Freshfield Surgeries use information in correspondence with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please follow the links below:

Use of Information - Practice Use of Data

Use of Information - Medical Research

Use of Information - Legal Requirements

Use of Information - National Screening