The Freedom of Information Act does not change the right of patients and staff to protection of their confidentiality in accordance with the Article 8 of the European Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights Act 1998, the Data Protection Act 1998 and at common law.
We have appointed a Caldicott Guardian to ensure the protection of patient confidentiality throughout the Trust in accordance with your legal rights. The Trust's Caldicott Guardian is:
Janet Sheard (Executive Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals)
The Resource
Duncan Macmillan House
Porchester Road
Mapperley
Nottingham
NG3 6AA
Telephone: 0115 9934524
The term 'Caldicott Guardian' refers to the NHS Guidance on Patient Confidentiality. More information can be found on the Department of Health's website: (www.dh.gov.uk)
Requesting Personal Information
Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you are entitled to access your clinical records or any other personal information held about you. To do so, please complete and sign the Subject Access Request Form and return it to:
Medico Legal Officer Information Governance Department Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham NG3 6AA
Telephone: 0115 9691300, ext: 10188 Email: laura.baker@nottshc.nhs.uk
Trust-wide Policies on Data Protection
