Kingsteignton Medical Practice

Patient Information

Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.

You can find out more by clicking on the links.

5 ways to get more out of your GP appointments

5 ways to get more out of your GP appointments   Make sure you’re in the right place Our Patient Services team (Receptionists) are often criticised for asking patients what ... [continue] 5 ways to get more out of your GP appointments

Access to medical records

The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be ... [continue] Access to medical records

Carers

Are you looking after or providing support for a relative, friend, or neighbour? Your GP needs to know so you can be offered the right information, support and access to ... [continue] Carers

Complaints and Compliments

We take complaints and problems very seriously. If you would like to make a complaint regarding the surgery or the services we offer, please contact the surgery by telephone or, ... [continue] Complaints and Compliments

Find NHS Services near you

Find NHS Services near you Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode below. Find an optician ... [continue] Find NHS Services near you

GP Net Earnings

All GP Practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs ... [continue] GP Net Earnings

How to register

We have an open list and warmly welcome requests for registration from patients currently living or moving into the area. In addition we have accreditation by the Royal College of ... [continue] How to register

Information for young people

Talk to us – a guide for young people This leaflet explains to young patients what they can talk to their GP about and that the information is kept confidential. ... [continue] Information for young people

My Health Devon

MyHealth Devon is part of the emergent Integrated Care Service ‘Together for Devon’ ~ health and care working in partnership with local communities in Plymouth, Torbay and the rest of ... [continue] My Health Devon

Named GP

All patients at Kingsteignton Medical Practice have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating their care. Your named doctor will be allocated to you by the practice. You ... [continue] Named GP

National Data Opt Out

How the NHS and care services use your information Kingsteignton Medical Practice is one of many organisations working in the health and care system to improve care for patients and ... [continue] National Data Opt Out

Patient confidentiality

We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and ... [continue] Patient confidentiality

Patient rights and responsibilities

We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities

Patient Support

Telephone – 01626 357090 Email – [email protected] Website – www.kingscare.co.uk Facebook – www.facebook.com/KingsCareLOF/ Do you need support? KingsCare League of Friends is the patient support group attached to Kingsteignton Medical Practice but ... [continue] Patient Support

Privacy

Privacy notice As data controllers, GPs have fair processing responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and GDPR law 2018. This means ensuring that your personal confidential data (PCD) is handled ... [continue] Privacy

Updating your details

Change Of Address If you change your contact details, please complete the Change of Details Form. You can email this form to us at [email protected] Out Of Area If your ... [continue] Updating your details

Using this website

The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for the personal ... [continue] Using this website

Veterans & Armed Forces

We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice. This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinicans who ... [continue] Veterans & Armed Forces

Violent or abusive behaviour

We take seriously any threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against any of our staff or patients. If a patient is violent or abusive, they will be warned to stop their ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour

Zero Tolerance Policy

KINGSTEIGNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY  Our practice staff are here to help you.  Our aim is to be as polite and helpful as possible to all patients. If you ... [continue] Zero Tolerance Policy

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014