I understand that my GP Practice will take all reasonable steps to keep my health information secure and private. I agree to allow the use of email or text messages for communication regarding health matters. I will inform the Practice if I change to a new GP Practice or change address or contact details including my email address and mobile phone number. Text messages are generated using a secure facility. I understand they are transmitted over a public network onto a personal telephone and as such may not be secure. However, the Practice will not transmit any information which would enable an individual patient to be identified. I acknowledge that appointment reminders by text are an additional service & that these may not take place on all occasions, and that the responsibility of attending appointments or cancelling them still rests with me.