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
Your care records The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside ... [continue] Access to medical records
Armed Forces Veteran-Friendly GP Accreditation
We’re incredibly happy to announce that Windermere & Bowness Medical Practice has successfully become part of the Armed Forces Veteran-Friendly GP Accreditation Scheme. This page will host any useful information ... [continue] Armed Forces Veteran-Friendly GP Accreditation
Complaints and compliments
We take complaints very seriously. If you would like to make a complaint regarding the surgery or the services we offer, please contact the Practice Manager by telephone or, if ... [continue] Complaints and compliments
COVID-19 Information
Please could we kindly ask you not to contact the practice for information about the vaccine or to ask for an appointment. When it is the right time for you ... [continue] COVID-19 Information
How to register
We have an open list and welcome requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area. You can register by either: completing a form available from ... [continue] How to register
Latest Patient Leaflet
Click the link below to read our latest patient leaflet. Windermere Patient Leaflet – Updated 23.12.22
Named GP
All patients at Windermere & Bowness Medical Practice have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating their care. Your named doctor will be allocated to you by the ... [continue] Named GP
Patient confidentiality
We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and ... [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
Privacy notice Overview Please click the link below to view the ‘Patient and Third Party Privacy Notice 2023’ Patient and Third Party Privacy Notice 2023 Cookies Cookies are used ... [continue] Privacy
Two Week Referrals
Why refer? Our Healthcare Professionals will discuss with you and, or if appropriate, your carer, about why a referral is being recommended. It is usually because your GP wants a ... [continue] Two Week Referrals
Updating your details
If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us. Alternatively you can complete the online form below. If you move ... [continue] Updating your details
Violent or abusive behaviour
We take seriously any threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against any of our staff or patients. If a patient is violent or abusive, they will be warned to stop their ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour
Your visit to the practice
To have a virtual tour of Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice please click here
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 31st March, 2021
