Karen Ritchie, Author at Firrhill Medical Centre - Page 2 of 2Firrhill Medical Centre - 165 Colinton Mains Drive, EH12 9AF

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NHS DIGITAL DATA SHARING OPT OUT

We would like to reassure our patients that the proposed extraction of GP data by NHS Digital does NOT​ include any patients registered with this practice or in NHS Scotland.  NHS Digital provide services in England so are not able to access any data held in Scotland.  You are not required to opt out as your data is already safe.  We take patient confidentiality extremely seriously and safeguards are in place to protect this, including when data is used for research.

Further information on how NHS Scotland handles your personal information

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MINOR INJURY ASSESSMENT

NHS Lothian are now offering a Minor Injury Assessment by video call in your own home.  Please click here Screen version NOV 10th for further information.

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