Things to know
Terms and conditions
Services
All physiotherapy services are provided by HCPC-registered clinicians.
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Booking
Appointments may be made online, by phone, or in person.
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Payment
Deposit will be taken prior to the appointment.
Fees are due at time of treatment unless otherwise agreed.
Insurance claims remain your responsibility if declined.
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Late Arrival
Sessions may be shortened.
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Cancellations
See Cancellation Policy below.
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Website Use
You agree not to misuse, copy, or damage website functionality.
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Liability
We exclude liability for indirect losses and circumstances beyond our control.
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Complaints
Handled via our Complaints Policy.
Governing Law
England & Wales.
Complaints
How to Complain
Contact us via email, phone, or in writing.
We acknowledge within 3 working days.
Process
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Reviewed by senior clinician
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Response within 20 working days
Escalation
If unresolved:
HCPC (professional conduct)
ICO (data complaints)
Cancellation policy
Notice Requirement
24 hours’ notice required.
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Charges
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Less than 24 hours: 100% fee
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No-show: 100% fee
Insurance will not cover late fees.
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Exceptions
Genuine emergencies only, at clinician discretion.
Professional standards
HCPC Registration
All physiotherapists are legally required to be HCPC-registered.
CSP Membership
Supports clinical standards, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
Clinical Governance
We maintain:
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Accurate records
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Infection control
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Regular CPD
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Safe and ethical treatment
Insurance
All clinicians hold valid liability insurance.
information we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information when you use our website, contact us, or receive physiotherapy services:
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Personal Identification Information
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Full name
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Date of birth
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Address
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Health and Medical Information
(considered “special category data” under UK GDPR)
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Details relating to your physical health or medical condition
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Medical history relevant to treatment
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GP or consultant details (if applicable)
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Treatment notes and progress records
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Appointment and Administrative Information
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Appointment bookings and enquiries
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Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider — we do not store full card details)
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Insurance details (if applicable)
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Technical and Website Usage Information
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Cookies and analytics data related to how you use our website
(You should have a cookie banner if using cookies other than strictly-necessary ones.)
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Communication Information
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Any messages or enquiries submitted through our contact form
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Emails, phone call notes or messages you send to us
Why we are collecting this information
We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:
To Provide Physiotherapy Services
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Assessing your condition and medical history
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Creating and updating treatment plans
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Delivering appropriate clinical care​
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Communicating regarding appointments, follow-ups, or treatment advice
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To Manage Appointments and Patient Administration
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Scheduling, confirming and modifying appointments
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Processing payments or insurance claims
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Maintaining accurate clinical records as required by UK law and professional standards
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To Respond to Enquiries
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Answering questions submitted through our contact form, email or phone
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Providing requested information about our services
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To Comply With Legal or Regulatory Obligations
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Professional record-keeping requirements
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Compliance with HCPC, CSP, and data protection regulations
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In rare cases, sharing information when required by law (e.g., safeguarding concerns)
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To Improve Our Website and Services
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Monitoring website usage to enhance user experience
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Managing security and functionality
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Using analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site
(No identifiable information is used in analytics reporting.)
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
For Personal Data:
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Consent (e.g., submitting a form, opting into marketing)
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Contract (providing physiotherapy services)
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Legal obligation (clinical record retention, safeguarding)
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Legitimate interests (improving our services and website)
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For Special Category Health Information:
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Explicit consent
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Provision of health or social care (Article 9(2)(h))
How we store and protect your information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure, including:
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Secure, encrypted practice management software
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Restricted access to authorised staff only
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Strong password protection
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Encrypted devices and secure cloud storage
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Regular security reviews and data protection training
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No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we follow industry standards to protect your information
Data retention period
We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfil legal, clinical, and administrative requirements.
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Typical retention periods for physiotherapy services under UK law and professional guidelines:
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Adults: Minimum 8 years from the last appointment
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Children: Until the child turns 25, or 26 if seen at age 17
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Insurance or financial records: Typically 6 years
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General enquiries (non-patient): Up to 12 months
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After expiry of the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Sharing your information
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing.
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We may share information with:
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Physiotherapists and clinical staff providing your care
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Practice management systems (secure and GDPR-compliant)
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Payment processors
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Insurance companies (with your consent)
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Your GP or consultant (with your consent)
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IT service providers (for secure hosting and email services)
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Legal or safeguarding authorities, only when required by law
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All third-party providers are contractually obliged to protect your data.
Your rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right to access – request copies of your information
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Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Right to erasure – request deletion (subject to clinical/legal limits)
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Right to restrict processing
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Right to data portability
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Right to object to certain types of processing
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Right to withdraw consent (where consent is the lawful basis)
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Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
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Improve functionality
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Analyse site traffic
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Store user preferences
If analytics or marketing cookies are used, a cookie banner must request user consent.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, we encourage you to contact us first.
You also have the right to complain to the UK’s supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.
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Contact
The Barn
Greenacres farm
Stanford le hope
Essex
SS17 8PB
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