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BMA guidance on practices’ data protection duties, health records and digital tools.
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If a practice receives a West Midlands Ambulance Service Electronic Patient Record (EPR) for a patient who is not registered with the practice, do not return it by post .
Practice teams are reminded to ensure proper use of online record redaction tools when documenting or filing sensitive safeguarding information.
Vaccination records must be created in an assured system. Using an unassured one (e.g. EMIS PCN Hub) means no payment and no automatic update of patients' records. GP systems now enforce mandatory COVID-19 fields, with flu to follow.
Since 30 September 2026, GP practices have a legal duty to share information proactively to safeguard children, including at early-help stage. Consent isn't needed where sharing is lawful and proportionate.
The MSW GP website service ends by 31 March 2027. Affected practices must act to avoid losing their website.
The iPlato contract ended on 31 July 2026. The ICB's notice covers alternative SMS and app tools, training and support.
NHS England's letter to providers on protecting patient records from unlawful access.
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