The practice wishes to expand its methods of communicating with patients to include the use of email and text messaging.

Patient Privacy is important to us.  We would like to communicate with you regarding any activities that may be of interest, which means that we need your consent.

This may include using emails to:

• provide updates on new developments at the practice
• the use of text messaging to send patients reminders about the details of their next appointment
• Provide test results and changes in medication

Emails and text messages are generated using a secure facility, but because they are transmitted over a public network they may not be secure. Email and text communication will never be used for urgent communications. Your contact details will be used solely in relation to healthcare services offered by the practice, and you can choose to opt out of the services at any time by speaking to a Patient Coordinator.