Summary Care Records in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Update – June 2010 |
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The Summary Care Records project is continuing
The project covers patients registered with GPs in England only
Since March, information about the project has been distributed by personal letters to patients; newspaper, bus and radio advertisements; newspaper articles; information available in public places; distribution of information materials through various community organisations and information available as well as staff to answer questions at various public events and meetings across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Although a public information programme is being conducted between March and September 2010, people can still ask for more information or opt-out at a later date
People can opt-out at any time by completing an opt-out form and returning it to their GP
If people opt-out now, they can opt-in at a later date
If people opt-in now, they can opt-out at a later date
Telford and Wrekin Tel: 01952 580478 E-mail:
Shropshire Tel: 0800 032 1107 E-mail:
The opt-out rate in Shropshire Telford and Wrekin is currently 1.09%
There are now 1.6 million records in existence in England and 29.8 million patients have been contacted. The average clinical access to Summary Care Records is currently over 500 per week in out of hours settings.pals@shropshirepct.nhs.ukOpt-out forms and further information are available from:pals@telfordpct.nhs.uk
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