How We Use and Look After Your Personal Information – Easy Read

We keep information about you to help us look after you.

This includes your:

• Name
• Age
• Address
• Family
• Any care you are having
• Any care you have had
• Anything else important

We keep this information safe and only show people who need to see it, for example your nurse and doctor.

We need your care record to take care of you.

We keep your care record for at least 8 years.

Want to know more?

Ask your doctor, nurse or contact the Health Records, Patient Disclosure Team.

We may share your information with others for your care

This includes with your:

• Your GP (Doctor)
• Other Hospitals
• Other care services

Sharing takes place to ensure you have the best care possible

How We Use and Look After Your Personal Information (364kB pdf)