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This resource is produced voluntarily, reflecting our commitment to strengthening the connection between our staff and the community we care for.

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Rare Disease Day 1200 803 agi
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Rare Disease Day

🌍✨28th February 🌍✨ RARE DISEASE DAY – so, Let’s shine a light on the conditions that often go unseen! 🎗️💛 Posting today as yesterday I spent long hours in my GP surgery with our patients 😷- There are over 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease—and now is about them. It’s about raising…

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THE GREAT TOMMY SLEEP OUT

Our amazing Nursing Team are swapping our beds for a sleeping bag to raise vital funds and awareness for veterans who are experiencing homelessness in the UK right now…

While I’m here, can I have that prostate test done? 2560 1707 agi
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While I’m here, can I have that prostate test done?

We’ve recently seen a rise in PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test requests, likely due to increased media coverage… But should every man have a PSA test?

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Hospital-Requested Phlebotomy (Blood test)

There are occasions when a patient is under the care of the consultant at hospital and the consultant is requesting some blood tests to be carried out…

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Love Your Heart…

February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day; it’s also Heart Health Month, a perfect reminder to show your heart some self-love and care…

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Let’s Work Together This Winter

As a GP working in a busy practice, winter brings one of our biggest challenges—the overwhelming demand for appointments.

Online systems in healthcare? A thought with Dr. Agata 1885 1046 agi
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Online systems in healthcare? A thought with Dr. Agata

I know that not everyone feels comfortable using online systems for healthcare. Online GP systems and communication platforms like askmyGp or Anima have sparked a lot of discussion…

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Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Ruskington Medical Practice (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (“Site”). By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, enhance your user experience, and provide us with data on how the Site is used.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the Site, such as maintaining security and enabling essential functions.
Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) to provide enhanced, more personal features.
Marketing Cookies: (If applicable) These cookies may be used to deliver content and advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.

Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the settings menu. You can choose to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

Third-Party Cookies

Our Site may use cookies provided by third-party services, such as analytics providers. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at agi@rmpfriends.co.uk

Web Usage Policy

Introduction

This Web Usage Policy governs your use of the RMP website. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the Site.

Acceptable Use

You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You are permitted to download and print content for personal use, provided it is not modified or redistributed without permission.

Prohibited Activities

You must not:

Copy, reproduce, or redistribute any content without explicit authorization.
Use the Site for any unlawful or harmful purpose, including transmitting malicious software.
Attempt to bypass or undermine the security measures of the Site.
Use automated tools to extract data from the Site without prior written consent.

Intellectual Property

All content on the RMP website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and software—is the property of Ruskington Medical Practice or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of any material may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Site may include links to external websites for your convenience. These links do not imply endorsement, and we are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites. Use such sites at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The RMP website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive to ensure the Site is secure and error-free, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access, accuracy, or security. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

Ruskington Medical Practice shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use, or inability to use, the Site.

Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts in this jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Web Usage Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at agi@rmpfriends.co.uk

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/02/2025

We know, reading a Privacy Policy might not be the most exciting thing you’ll do today, but we’ve added a dash of wit to keep you engaged. If you continue to use RMPFriends.co.uk, you’re agreeing to the fun (and the data practices) below.

1. Introduction

  1. Scope
    This Privacy Policy covers how we collect and handle your information when you visit our site or use our services. By accessing or using our website, you consent to these practices. If you disagree, you might want to spend your day reading something else (like a good novel).

  2. Key Principles

    • We collect only what we need (no snooping in your diary).
    • We protect your data as best we can (think guard dogs, but digital).
    • We comply with relevant laws (because no one wants to be on the wrong side of those).
    • We stay transparent so you can understand how we use your info.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Forms and Submissions

  • Which Forms Collect Personal Data?
    Whenever you submit a form on our site, we capture essential details like:

    • IP Address (to keep out spam-bots),
    • Email Address,
    • Other personal data you provide in the form fields (e.g., name, phone number).

  • Why We Collect This Data
    We do this to respond to your questions or requests and make sure our site is only populated by real humans. We’ll never use your data to clutter your inbox with spammy messages about cat memes (unless that’s your thing).

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect non-personal information whenever you wander through our pages. This includes:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Timestamps

We use this data to optimize your browsing experience—like rearranging furniture so you don’t stub your toe.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences (like whether you like light mode or dark mode),
  • Understand how you interact with our content,
  • Prevent you from having to enter the same data over and over again.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but you might miss out on some site features (no one likes half-baked cookies).

3. How We Use and Share Your Data

  1. Providing and Improving Services
    Your data helps us keep the site running smoothly and figure out which features need a facelift.

  2. Spam Protection
    We rely on third-party services to block pesky spam. Think of them like bouncers at a club ensuring only genuine guests get in.

  3. Public Display
    Certain comments or testimonials might go live for the world to see, but only if you’re cool with it (and it’s clearly stated).

  4. Disclosure

    • We may share data with our team or contractors to help us serve you better.
    • We might have to share data if required by law or when life (and lawyers) demand it.

4. Data Retention

  • Form Submissions
    We hang onto form entries (plus IP addresses) for 90 days. After that, we show them the digital exit door—unless we need to keep something for legal reasons.

  • Usage Data
    We keep this around just long enough to spot trends and improve your experience, or as required by law—whichever comes first.

5. Third-Party Services and Plugins

We use a handful of outside tools. They have their own privacy policies, which are sometimes even drier than ours. We encourage you to read them anyway if you’re up for a deep dive.

5.1 Spam Protection Services
5.2 Email Marketing and Subscriber List Management
5.3 Data Storage and Workflow Integrations
5.4 Image Optimization (Smush)
  • Sends images to WPMU DEV servers for optimization, possibly transferring EXIF data (either stripped or returned).
  • Uses the Stackpath CDN, storing visitor data (like IPs, user-agent, etc.) for up to 7 days. Stackpath Policy
  • Uses Drip for sending informational emails to site admins (admin email only). Drip Policy
5.5 Media Embeds

YouTube

  • If you’re logged into YouTube, Google knows you watched that cat video through our site. Privacy Policy

Vimeo

  • May collect IP addresses and data on which pages you visited. Privacy Policy

Google Web Fonts

  • Loads fonts from Google, which sees your IP address. Policy

SoundCloud

  • If you’re logged in, SoundCloud knows you listened to a track on our pages. Privacy Policy

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you’re in the EEA, we only process your data if:

  1. You’ve given consent,
  2. It’s necessary for a contract,
  3. It’s in our legitimate interests (like improving the site),
  4. We’re fulfilling a legal obligation.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live (EU, California, etc.), you might:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data,
  • Restrict or object to processing,
  • Request data portability,
  • Withdraw consent (you can change your mind—no judgment).

Hit us up in Section 10 for any of these requests.

8. Children’s Privacy

We don’t intentionally collect data from anyone under 16. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared personal info with us, please let us know so we can remove it.

9. Data Security

We take security seriously and use reasonable measures to protect your info. But remember, even the best fortress has a weak spot. If a breach occurs, we’ll do our best to let you know right away and fix it fast.

10. Contact Us

Have questions about this policy or how we’re handling your data? Reach out:

We promise to respond promptly and politely (and maybe with a joke if appropriate).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

If we need to update this Policy (e.g., because of new laws or newly discovered existential questions), we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date. By continuing to hang out on our site after changes go live, you accept the updated version—kind of like renewing a subscription, but for data privacy.

Disclaimer: This policy is meant to give you a friendly rundown of how we handle your info. For hardcore legal compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), please consult your lawyer. We’re not responsible if you take this as law school material.

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