Practice Charter

The Responsibilities of the Practice

  • To give you absolute confidentiality and privacy in accordance with professional guidelines.
  • To treat you with respect and courtesy at all times.
  • To treat you as an individual, and to discuss with you the care and treatment we can provide.
  • To give you the most appropriate care by suitably qualified staff.
  • To provide you with urgent care when you need it during the times we are open.
  • To  refer you to a consultant acceptable to you when necessary.
  • To give you access to your health records, subject to any limitations in the law.

Your Responsibilities as a Patient

  • To treat all staff with respect and courtesy at all times. The Practice will not tolerate any form of verbal or physical abuse.
  • To ask for a home visit only when the patient is unable to attend the surgery through illness or infirmity. If a home visit may be required please make this request before 11 o’clock in the morning.
  • To  ask for an out of hours visit only when necessary.
  • To keep your appointments and to make separate appointments for each patient wishing to see the Doctor, One appointment per problem.
  • To  let us know when you change your address or telephone number.
  • To be patient when the health worker you have come to see is delayed for any reason.

Page last reviewed: 28 September 2023
Page created: 28 September 2023