Your medical information

Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust is a data controller under the Data Protection Act 1998.

• We collect and keep information about you in order to give you the best possible care

• We keep your information on paper and on computer

• We keep your information secure and by law you are entitled to ask to see a copy

By Law

• Everyone working in the NHS and Social Services must keep your information confidential

• Everyone must keep your information secure

• We will only share your information with consent or as the law permits

We may use information about you to:

• Make sure your care is of the highest standard

• Plan future services

• Investigate complaints, claims and untoward incidents

• Check how well we are performing against government targets

• Help train staff and support research

• Fund your care

For more details you can:

• Speak to your Health Professional

• Obtain a copy of the ‘Your Medical Information’ leaflet from the Patient and Advice Liaison (PALS) Office in the main entrance or download a copy from this website

• Contact the Information Governance Team at Worthing on 01903 205111 ext 5402 or Chichester on 01243 788122 ext 2176