Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/06/2026

MedicoPhysio is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable healthcare confidentiality requirements.

Who We Are

Data Controller:
MedicoPhysio

Address:
The Medical Hub, 22-24 Queens Dr, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 7NE

Email:
abs@medicophysio.co.uk

Telephone:
0151 559 8100

Information We Collect

We may collect and process:

Personal Information

Name
Date of birth
Address
Telephone number
Email address
Emergency contact details

Health Information

Medical history
Current symptoms
Assessment findings
Treatment records
Imaging reports
GP and consultant correspondence
Outcome measures

Financial Information

Payment records
Insurance details
Invoices and receipts

Website Information

IP address
Browser information
Website usage data
Cookie information

Why We Process Your Information

We process information to:

Provide physiotherapy treatment
Maintain accurate clinical records
Arrange appointments
Communicate regarding treatment
Process payments
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Defend legal claims if required

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely upon:

Performance of a healthcare contract
Legitimate interests
Compliance with legal obligations
Provision of healthcare services
Explicit consent where required

Clinical Records

Clinical records are maintained securely and confidentially.

Records may be stored electronically using secure clinical management systems and may include correspondence, treatment notes, reports, and outcome measures.

Sharing Information

We may share information with:

Your GP
Consultants
Referrers
Private medical insurers
Solicitors (where authorised)
Regulatory bodies where legally required

We will not sell your personal information.

Record Retention

Clinical records are retained in accordance with professional guidance and legal requirements.

Typically records will be retained for a minimum of 8 years following discharge, or longer where legally required.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your information
Correct inaccurate information
Restrict processing in certain circumstances
Object to processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information.

Contact

For privacy enquiries contact:

abs@medicophysio.co.uk

Last Updated: 03/06/2026

Cookies

Effective Date: 03/06/2026

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website performance.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality including:

Security
Form submissions
Appointment booking functionality

These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand website performance and visitor behaviour.

Examples include:

Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager

These cookies help improve the website.

Marketing Cookies

Where applicable, marketing cookies may be used to measure advertising performance.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Third-party services may place cookies on your device when interacting with embedded content or booking systems.

Updates

This policy may be updated periodically.

Last Updated: 03/06/2026

Consent

CONSENT TO ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT

By attending an appointment at MedicoPhysio, you acknowledge and agree that:

Assessment

I understand that physiotherapy assessment may include:

Subjective questioning
Physical examination
Movement assessment
Strength testing
Functional testing
Clinical reasoning

Treatment

Treatment may include:

Exercise prescription
Manual therapy
Joint mobilisation
Soft tissue techniques
Rehabilitation programmes
Taping
Education and advice
Injection therapy (where applicable)

Risks

I understand that physiotherapy may occasionally result in:

Temporary soreness
Bruising
Fatigue
Symptom aggravation
Rare adverse reactions

Questions

I have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding my assessment and treatment.

Voluntary Participation

I understand I may withdraw consent at any time.

Clinical Information

I agree to provide accurate and complete information regarding my health and medical history.

Patient Name: ___________________

Signature: _______________________

Date: ___________________________

Chaperone

CHAPERONE POLICY

At MedicoPhysio we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional clinical environment.

Purpose

A chaperone is an impartial individual who may be present during an examination or treatment session.

Patient Choice

Patients may request a chaperone for any assessment or treatment session.

Where practical, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate such requests.

Clinician Request

The physiotherapist may also request a chaperone where deemed appropriate.

Intimate Examinations

Where an examination involves sensitive areas of the body, patients will be informed in advance and consent obtained.

Patients may decline any examination or treatment.

Documentation

The presence or absence of a chaperone may be recorded within the clinical record.

Respect and Dignity

All patients will be treated with dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.