Patient information

Find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.

Access to medical records

The practice is registered with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be dealt with ... [continue] Access to medical records

Complaints and compliments

We take complaints very seriously. If you need to make a complaint about the surgery or the services we offer, please contact the management team by telephone or, if you ... [continue] Complaints and compliments

How to register

Our practice welcomes patients from most areas of ML2 (not ML2 9) and ML1 (5). Our area includes Wishaw, Cleland, Overtown, Waterloo, Garrion Bridge, and Bogside. Wishaw practices in the ... [continue] How to register

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

Patient feedback

We welcome and appreciate any views or suggestions you may have regarding any aspect of our service, including our website. Please let us know about your experiences, both good and ... [continue] Patient feedback

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

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

Text & email message service

We currently offer a text message service to our patient’s. Information provided in the message will vary from appointment details, advising patient to contact the surgery or askmyGP, asking patient ... [continue] Text & email message service

Updating your details

If you change your name, address or contact information, please update your details as soon as possible. A form can be collected from GP Reception or you can download, complete ... [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

Violent or abusive behaviour

We take seriously any threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against any of our staff or patients. Zero Tolerance FD Poster Policy – Zero Tolerance If a patient is violent or ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour

Hospital waiting times

https://www.nhsinform.scot/waiting-times New text message service will ask you to confirm whether you still need your secondary care appointment. please do not contact referral management, reply to the text mesage when ... [continue] Hospital waiting times

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 20th January, 2023