Practice Research Privacy Notice Statement – Supporting Research Activity

The practice uses uMedeor Ltd (uMed) as a data processor to support research activity. This includes accessing, and secure hosting of health record data for the purpose of identifying patients that are eligible for specific research projects. uMed also contacts those patients on behalf of the practice via SMS, letter, email or telephone to provide more information about the study, and to collect additional information to assess your eligibility for a certain study. Your consent will be required before any practice data is shared externally with researchers. uMed applies the national opt-out to practice data it receives so if you wish your data is not processed for research you can do so by visiting www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters.

For further information on uMed please visit their website at www.umed.io or email patientsupport@umed.io.