.1 We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing. We only share information with trusted parties where it is strictly necessary and there is a lawful basis for doing so. This includes:
- External Healthcare Providers
- GP, Dentist, Hospital Staff, district nurses, other care providers - To coordinate care and support treatment need
- Local Authorities and Safeguarding Boards
- To meet statutory obligations and reporting duties
- Law Enforcement or Legal Authorities
- Police, Courts, Home Office, the Office of the Public Guardian and coroners; Attorneys, Court Deputies, Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman - When required by law or to protect vital interests, including where necessary to investigate complaints
- Regulatory Bodies
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and safeguarding teams - To comply with legal and regulatory inspections or audits
- Service Providers
- External IT and software providers, solicitors, auditors, insurers - who may on occasion have access to information where it s necessary for them to provide IT and operational services on our behalf and they appropriately protect personal information
- Research Partners
- When involved in approved health or social care research studies
- Website Analytics Providers
- To improve website functionality and user experience
