Information about your health and care helps the NHS to improve local care, plan local services and research new treatments. In line with GPDR 2018 the strict rules about how this data can be used were strengthened. Patients can choose whether confidential patient information is used for research and planning. To find out more click the document below and visit www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters.
All Polices
National Data Opt Out
For more information regarding the use and/or sharing of confidential information for planning and research purposes, and to record a Type 2 Opt Out if this is your wish, please visit
Type 1 opt outs should be sent to the practice in hard copy and we will record them in line with your wishes.
GP Net Earnings
All GP practices are required to declare the mean net earnings (eg. Average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. This is required in the interests of the greater public accountability recognising GP pay is ultimately funded from tax paid by the public.
The average pay for GPs working in Brig Royd Surgery in the last financial year was £79,472 before tax and national insurance. This is for 10 part time GPs who worked in the practice for more than six months.
Care Quality Commission
Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice
We carried out an announced new style focused inspection at Brig Royd Surgery on 26 September 2019 as part of our inspection programme, following our annual regulatory process.
We only inspected the domains of effective and well-led during this inspection. The ratings previously awarded for safe, caring and responsive remain in place following our previous comprehensive inspection in October 2015.
Our judgement of the quality of care at this service is based on a combination of what we found when we inspected, information from our ongoing monitoring of data about services and information from the provider, patients, the public and other organisations.
We have rated this practice as good overall.
We concluded that:
• A range of quality improvement activity was carried out to monitor and improve outcomes for patients.
• Continuity of care was available through access to GP of choice in many cases.
• A range of practice specific policies were in place, which were updated in line with relevant guidance or internal events.
• The practice had efficient and thorough systems in place to ensure recalls for patients with chronic conditions were effective. All patients failing to attend appointments were followed up routinely to ensure their wellbeing.
• There were clearly defined leadership roles within the practice team, which ensured that up to date guidance was communicated and adhered to across the practice team.
• Staff told us they felt supported by the GPs and management team at the practice. Staff and patients demonstrated their understanding of the vision and values of the practice.
Details of our findings and the evidence supporting our ratings are set out in the evidence tables.
Dr Rosie Benneyworth BM BS BMedSci MRCGP
Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services and Integrated Care
Reports from our 2019 and 2015 CQC inspections can be downloaded below:
Summary Care Record
The Summary Care Record (SCR) is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.
Why do I need a Summary Care Record?
Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.
This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.
Who can see it?
Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record. Patients can also now view their SCR via our online services facility. Should you wish to view your Summary Care Record please contact our reception team to request access.
Do I have to have one?
No, it is not compulsory. If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery. You can use the form at the foot of this page.
More Information
For further information visit the NHS Care records website or the HSCIC Website