Consent to Text Messaging and E-mail Communication

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Thornbury Road Centre for Health would like to contact you by text message and/or e-mail. During this digital age, text messages and e-mails are an efficient way to communicate with patients. If you agree to receive text message and e-mails from the practice, this will include;

• Appointment booking confirmation (text message)

• Appointment booking reminders the day before your appointment (text message)

• Notification of missed appointments (text message)

• Requests for you to contact the surgery

• Notification when test results are back, and if we need to speak to you

• Reminders to book an appointment (e.g. For a immunisations, annual check-ups, blood tests)

• Invitation to appointments you are eligible for (e.g. NHS health checks, cervical screening)

• Health campaign information

• Surgery information / updates (e.g. Change in opening hours, new service starting etc)

• Information about the status of a referral to hospital or specialist service

• Information about your medication and prescriptions

• Information about other services (e.g. contact details)

By consenting to receive text messages and e-mails, you agree to let us know if you change your mobile number or e-mail address.

Please note that you can opt-out of text messaging or e-mail at any time by informing the practice.