Health and care professionals provide care as a local team. This means that the right people can work together to ensure your care is planned and co-ordinated. They work within strict rules and focus on getting the best outcomes for their patients. They are ethically accountable to their professional bodies for their actions, including on what is appropriate to share and when. Sharing is subject to strict written agreements and/or contracts on how it will be used with tight controls to maintain confidentiality and security.
The way we contact you has changed
Due to a sudden cut in our funding for text messages, we have had to change the way we contact you. We will be sending messages by email or the NHS App (available from the App Store or Google Play), when possible. If you have not yet done so and are able to, please register