Northwood Medical Centre

Alvechurch Medical Centre

Patient Information

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

Complaints policy

While the Practice endeavours to offer a very high standard of care there maybe occasions when you may be unhappy about the care you have received.  The Practice runs an ... [continue] Complaints policy

COVID-19 Info

Covid Pass Letter Posted on 21st July 2021 To access proof of your Covid vaccine please visit this page on the NHS website. They will send out letters to patients with ... [continue] COVID-19 Info

How to register

We have an open list and welcome requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area. To register with the practice: Fill in an online form ... [continue] How to register

Named Accountable GP For All Patients

The Government states that all patients must be allocated a named GP who are registered at a GP Practice throughout the country. As a patient at Northwood and Alvechurch Medical ... [continue] Named Accountable GP For All Patients

Patient confidentiality

Your confidential patient information Confidential patient information identifies you and says something about your health care or treatment. Information that only identifies you like your name and address is not ... [continue] Patient confidentiality

Patient rights and responsibilities

We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities

Practice boundary

Please use the map below to see if you live within our practice boundary.

Privacy policy and cookies

COVID-19 Privacy View our COVID19 Privacy Notice 18th May 2020 National Data Opt-out FAQs 1. What is the national opt-out? It is a service that enable the public to register ... [continue] Privacy policy and cookies

Updating your details

If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us. If you move outside the practice area you may need to ... [continue] Updating your details

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 or abusive behaviour

The Practice has a zero tolerance policy on verbal or physical abuse from patients to any member of staff.  Such patients will be removed from the list immediately.

Your Care Connected

Allowing healthcare professionals to view information from your GP record will provide them with important and potentially life-saving information; it will also help to reduce unnecessary repeat tests, such as ... [continue] Your Care Connected

Date published: 8th October 2014
Date last updated: 27th June 2019