Everyone involved in your care needs to have relevant information about you. You may be receiving care from other people as well as the NHS. For example, health and social work professionals may work closely together to provide care, or you may be receiving services from an organisation outside the NHS, such as a residential or day care centre.
We may need to share some information about you to help us work together for your benefit. We only pass on information if it is needed for your care, and normally only with your consent.
We won’t release information about you to your relatives, friends or carers unless you say we can.
How will you ensure information about me remains confidential?
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