Easy Read Privacy Policy

Who we are

We are Yorkshire Health Partners Ltd. We help look after your health and keep your information safe.

Why we have this notice

This notice explains what information we collect about you, why we use it, who we share it with, and what your rights are.

What information we collect

We collect things like:
- Your name, address, and phone number
- Your date of birth
- Health details (like illnesses, medicines, test results)
- Sometimes details like religion or ethnicity to help with your care.

Why we use your information

We use your information to:
- Give you the best care
- Keep you safe
- Plan and improve health services
- Follow the law.

How we keep it safe

We keep your information private and secure using computers and locked files. We follow special rules called Data Protection Laws.

Who we share it with and why

We may share your information with:
- Doctors, nurses, and hospitals so you get the right care
- NHS England and Public Health to plan services and stop diseases spreading
- Sometimes other organisations if the law says we must.
We only share when it is necessary and safe.

Your choices and rights

You can:
- Ask to see your information
- Ask us to change it if it is wrong
- Ask us to delete it (sometimes we cannot if the law says we must keep it)
- Say no to your information being used for research.

How long we keep it

We keep your information for as long as the law says we must. This can be many years for health records.

What to do if things change

If your name, address, or phone number changes, tell us so we can update your records.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Barry Jackson
Phone: 0300 002 0001
Email: n3i.dpo@nhs.net