Patient Information

Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.

You can find out more by clicking on the links.

Access to medical records

The practice is registered and complies 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 ... [continue] Access to medical records

Complaints and compliments

We greatly value all forms of patient feedback as it helps us shape and improve our services to better meet the needs of our population. We accept that sometimes things ... [continue] Complaints and compliments

Contact us

Opening hours: The surgery is open Monday to Friday 08.30am to 6.00pm. Please not the surgery is closed on a Wednesday lunchtime 12.00pm – 2.00pm for staff training. Address: Alma ... [continue] Contact us

How to register

Before you register with us – please check our Practice Area Map to make sure you are in our practice area or check the practice covers your postcode here: Find ... [continue] How to register

Mutual respect

We aim to treat our patients with respect and courtesy at all times, and ask our patients to treat our staff in a reciprocal manner. If you have any concerns ... [continue] Mutual respect

Named GP

All patients at Alma Medical Centre have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating their care. Your named doctor will be allocated to you by the practice. You ... [continue] Named GP

Other useful information

Stockton Community Midwifery If pregnant and need to contact a midwife please contact the surgery for a list of community midwives. Accident and Emergency Services There are full Accident and ... [continue] Other useful information

Patient confidentiality

We respect your right to privacy at all times and ensure that all your health information is kept confidential and secure. If you wish to speak to a member of ... [continue] Patient confidentiality

Practice boundary

To ensure that we can provide the best possible care, we ask that only those who live within the practice boundary register with the surgery. We understand that it can ... [continue] Practice boundary

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

Travel questionnaire

Are you going on holiday and need vaccinations? Please complete the questionnaire and email it to the practice or hand in at reception. Travel health questionnaire

Updating your details

If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us. Alternatively you can complete the online form. If you move outside the ... [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. If a patient is violent or abusive, they will be warned to stop their ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014