SMS and Email Messaging Consent Declaration

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I consent to the Barcroft Medical Practice contacting me, using the information I have provided for the purposes of:

Appointment Reminders
Test Results
Health Promotions (Stop Smoking Information, Flu Campaigns, Vaccines etc.)
Practice Updates

You can opt out if this service at any time by contacting the practice.

I acknowledge that:

  • Appointment reminders are an additional service and that they may not be sent on all occasions.
  • It is my responsibility for attending appointments.
  • It is my responsibility to cancel an appointment.
  • Text messages are generated using a secure facility but I understand that they are transmitted over a public network onto a personal telephone and as such may not be secure.
  • I understand that the practice will not transmit any information which would enable an individual patient to be identified.

Confidentiality

Due to issues around confidentiality, this service is not available for children aged 11 – 15 years. 

Once a child turns 16, he/she can register for this sevice.