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Accuracy
We take care to ensure that the information contained in this website is accurate, complete and kept up-to-date. However, knowledge is constantly changing and we cannot guarantee that all of the information is accurate and consistent with current NHS practice.
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Links
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Privacy Statement
The NHS is committed to the privacy of individuals using this website. The site does not collect any personal information about those using this site, or use cookies to track and log information about users. We do analyse the server log files which contain details of the Internet address (IP address) of computers using the site, pages looked at, the times of day and the type of web browser used. None of this information is linked to individuals. All feedback to the site made via the feedback form is treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are contacting us, please be aware of the following:
Disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
As we are a public authority all the written material we hold, including any correspondence you send to us, may be considered for release following a request to us under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 unless the information is exempt.
Security and emails
Please be aware that emails you send us, and those that we may send to you, are not secure as email messages can be intercepted.
Cookies
At Kingson Hospital we make use of cookies to help manage our website, make our website easier to use and support the provision of relevant information and functionality.
This is done to improve your visitor experience, as well as provide us with information about how our website is used so that we can make sure it is as relevant and as error free as we can make it.
By using our website you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Cookies set across our website can be in the form of session cookies (lasting only as long as your visit to our website) or persistent cookies and may use different technologies, such as JavaScript or Flash.
You can choose to manage the cookies we use on our website through your internet browser settings at any time. Certain cookies may be set as soon as you visit our website, but you can remove them using your internet browser settings.
If you have any questions, require further clarification around our use of cookies or wish to discuss how we are embracing online privacy please contact us.
The Cookies We Use
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