NHS England instructs GP practices to dismiss staff caught ‘snooping’ on patient records

NHS England says practices should dismiss staff caught "snooping" on patient records in almost all cases.

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NHS England instructs GP practices to dismiss staff caught ‘snooping’ on patient records

Published 28 September 2026 · CQC, regulation & governance, IT, data & cyber security

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In brief NHS England says practices should dismiss staff caught "snooping" on patient records in almost all cases.

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  1. NHS England's GP list-cleansing drive targeting six to seven million patients
  2. NHS England instructs GP practices to dismiss staff caught 'snooping' on patient records
  3. NHS England commissions 'external evaluation' of advice and guidance
  4. NHSE hints at 'potential contractual action' around same-day urgent GP access target