Your Health Records

Your information, Your rights, What you need to know

We explain here why information is collected about you and the ways in which this information may be used.  We also tell you about your right to see your health records, and how to gain access to them.

Why does the NHS Collect Information About You?

The NHS collects information for a variety of reasons, which are explained in more detail via the following links:

If you would like to know more about how we use your information, or if, for any reason, you do not wish to have your information used in any of the ways described here, please speak to the health professionals involved in your care. You can also contact the Data Protection Manager or 'Caldicott Guardian', who is an Executive Board Member with responsibility for correct use of patient identifiable information by the UHB.

Contact Details

Nic Drew
Data Protection Manager
IM & T Department
PSA Building
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
 
Tel: 029 2074 6677
Fax: 029 2074 5626
Email: Nic Drew
 
 
Dr Graham Shortland
Medical Director and Caldicott Guardian
Headquarters - Whitchurch Hospital 
Park Road
Whitchurch 
Cardiff
CF14 7XB
 
Tel: 029 2074 2130
 

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Last updated: 20 February 2012