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.
Access to medical records
You have a right under the Data Protection Act 1998 to request access to view or to obtain copies of what information the surgery holds about you and to have ... [continue] Access to medical records
Accessible Information
Here at South Axholme Practice, we want to provide you with information in a way that you can understand and also ensure that you find it easy to communicate with ... [continue] Accessible Information
Carers
Are you a Carer? A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot ... [continue] Carers
Complaints and compliments
The Practice has a complaints policy. Complaints should be made in the first instance to the Reception or Dispensary Supervisors, where appropriate. If this is not appropriate, complaints should be ... [continue] Complaints and compliments
How to register
To register as a patient obtain forms from any of our surgeries. Or you can pre-register online by clicking this link >> (please return to this page to download and complete the ... [continue] How to register
Named GP
All patients are allocated a named accountable GP. Having a named GP does not prevent you from seeing any other doctor in the Practice. Your named GP will not be ... [continue] Named GP
Patient Confidentiality, Privacy Notice and GDPR
Privacy notices Practice Privacy Notice – Version 3.0 COVID-19 Privacy Notice v 5.0 (From 31/05/2023) Children’s Privacy Notice – version 2.3 Employee Privacy Notice – version 2.3 Candidate Privacy Notice ... [continue] Patient Confidentiality, Privacy Notice and GDPR
Patient rights and responsibilities
You have the right to be treated with respect and without discrimination but certain responsibilities are also expected of you – for example if you are unable to keep an ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities
Practice boundary
Registrations can be accepted from the following towns/villages within the DN9, DN10 and DN17 postcode areas: DN9 Beltoft Belton Graizelound East Lound Epworth Haxey High and Low Burnham Kelfield Owston ... [continue] Practice boundary
Referrals
If you have been referred to a specialist at a Hospital, please read the following leaflets for more information: What happens when you are referred 2 Week Wait (2WW) referrals ... [continue] Referrals
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding is everyone’s business All the surgery staff have safeguarding training and are always willing to talk to anyone concerned about the safety of a member of our community. Here ... [continue] Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
Updating your details
It is important that you tell the person treating you if any of your details such as your name or address have changed or if any of your details such ... [continue] Updating your details
Useful links
Please find a selection of useful links below… Age Concern Adult Information Hub Alzheimers Society Beat Eating Disorders Bereavement Advice Business Ideas, Employment, Housing and Financial Guide for Veterans The ... [continue] Useful links
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
Violent and abusive behaviour
As an employer, the Practice has a duty to care for the health and safety of its staff. The Practice also has a legal responsibility to provide a safe and ... [continue] Violent and abusive behaviour
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 20th September, 2017
