Author: Sarah
Retention for completed MCCD
We recently received a query about the retention requirements for completed MCCD (Medical Certificate of Cause of Death) certificates that […]
The Data Use and Access Act
The Data Use and Access Act (DUAA) become law on 19 June 2025. It implements a number of changes to […]
Litigation friends
GP surgeries may occasionally receive requests for access to medical records from individuals acting as litigation friends. A litigation friend is […]
June 2025 update
DSPT – a quick reminder (as if it was needed) that the deadline for this year’s DSPT submission is 30th […]
Priority Notification: Ensuring Safe and Assured Adoption of AI Scribe Technology
This has been released from NHSE regarding the use of AI scribe technology.
DSPT webinar 4th June 2025
Please find the link for the 24/25 DSPT webinar here.
Can those with a probate claim access a deceased patient’s records?
This is a link to a recent court case which provides clarity around requests for access to deceased records where […]
Disclosing information to the Police flowchart
The following link may prove useful when considering whether practices have a justification for sharing information with the police. Disclosing […]
May 2025 update
The DSPT technical evidence is now available on our IG Portal here. Please note that the link is only accessible […]
2025 Updated police request form
The blog below is now outdated – please click here for the most recent updated forms. Nationally, the police force […]
AI position statements from medical defence organisations
To try and clarify where liability currently sits when using AI products, here are the statements regarding AI from two […]
GP Connect support for the national medical examiner system
NHSE have updated their DPIA and National Data Sharing Arrangement for GP Connect to reflect the requirement in law for […]
Information Governance and DPO service webinar 7th May 2025
Please view here. Slides are available here.
[Secure] emailing using Egress
Users are reminded that when sending a message from one NHS Mail account to another it is secure for personal […]
April 2025 update
Welcome We’d like to take this opportunity to welcome our York and North Yorkshire practices to the N3i DPO service. […]
Google reviews
A query that has become more common recently is how to deal with comments patients leave on review sites such […]
Process change for re-assigning gender and sex identity for children and young people under 18 in the GP record
NHSE has recently released the following important process change letter that states: All healthcare professionals should be aware that in […]
March 2025 update
AI questionnaire Thanks to everyone in the Humber area who responded to the AI questionnaire. We will be sharing the […]
Do we need cyber insurance?
NHS owned GP IT equipment is not required to be individually insured within the contents insurance of a GP. Cyber […]
February 2025 update
This survey has currently only been sent to our Humber practices. It will be sent out to our York and […]
HNY Information Sharing Charter 2024
Here we have a copy of the most recent version of the HNY Information Charing Charter that includes an Information […]
Confidentiality: disclosing information for education and training purposes
We sometimes receive queries about this topic, and this guidance from the GMC sets out what to do if you […]
Vaccine Damage Payment Process
The scheme is a statutory process operated by the UK Government. It requires claimants to provide medical information as set […]
January 2025 update
New ICB contract for N3i to include York and North Yorkshire GP Practices We are delighted to announce that the […]