Lawn Medical Centre

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.

How to register

Online ‘Pre-Registration’ with the practice Just fill in this quick online form to start the process. http://gp-registration.nhs.uk/J83059 You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number. ... [continue] How to register

Carers

Are you looking after or providing support for a relative friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers

Complaints and compliments

We take complaints very seriously. If you would like to make a complaint regarding the surgery or the services we offer, please contact the Practice Manager by telephone or, if ... [continue] Complaints and compliments

Patient confidentiality

We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and ... [continue] Patient confidentiality

Data protection and who has access to your records

Data Protection Privacy Notice for Patients Introduction This privacy notice lets you know what happens to any personal data that you give to us, or any that we may collect ... [continue] Data protection and who has access to your records

Patient rights and responsibilities

We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities

Privacy

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 in ways ... [continue] Privacy

Accessible Information Standard

The Accessible Information Standard aims to ensure that people who have a disability or sensory loss receive information that they can access and understand, for example in large print, braille ... [continue] Accessible Information Standard

Text message reminders

You can now register to receive information by text message on your phone regarding appointments and health care. If you wish to register for this messaging service please complete and ... [continue] Text message reminders

Updating your details

If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us or popping into the surgery to complete a change of details ... [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

Practice boundary

Our practice area extends to Oxford Road to the edge of Swindon Town Centre at the Magic Roundabout Interchange & up Drove Road to the east of Croft Road to ... [continue] Practice boundary

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

Named GP

All patients at Lawn 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

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