Access to shared systems

The Trust is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Radiology Network consortium that use the same radiology system. All access and sharing arrangements are closely monitored by the trusts within the consortium.

More information about the sharing arrangements in place can be obtained from the Trust’s Radiology Department or the Data Protection Officer.

When other people need information about you

There may be circumstances when other agencies need information about you or where we must share information with other agencies. In these rare circumstances we are not required to seek your consent. For example:

• If there is a concern that you are putting yourself at risk of serious harm
• If there is a concern that you are putting another person at risk of serious harm
• If there is a concern that you are putting a child at risk of harm
• If we have been instructed to do so by a court
• If the information is essential for the investigation of a serious crime
• If you are subject to the Mental Health Act (1983)
• If your information falls within a category that needs to be notified for public health or other legal reasons, e.g. certain infectious diseases