Use the pages below to read our practice policies.
Accessibility
Accessibility statement for Fort House Surgery This accessibility statement applies to this website. This website is built on the default template provided by GPsurgery.net. The practice can edit the website ... [continue] Accessibility
Duty of candour policy
The Practice will fulfil its obligations to satisfy the “statutory duty of candour” as outlined below. This policy sets out the way in which the Practice will comply with its ... [continue] Duty of candour policy
General Data Protection Regulation Policy
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR herein) came into force on 25 May 2018; the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) is to be read in conjunction with the ... [continue] General Data Protection Regulation Policy
Infection control
In accordance with The Health and Social Care Act 2008, Fort House is committed to the prevention of healthcare associated infection and patient safety is of the utmost priority. Good ... [continue] Infection control
Patient social media & acceptable use policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide staff at Fort House Surgery with guidance and rules regarding the following: Understanding what to do when an unacceptable social media post ... [continue] Patient social media & acceptable use policy
Privacy
Privacy notice 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 ... [continue] Privacy
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 this ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour
Date published: 5th July, 2023
Date last updated: 5th July, 2023
