Data security
We make every effort to ensure our standards are high in handling specialist categories information as part of our patient safety work. Here we explain how we use the specialist categories information that we collect, and the rights that you have if you think that we hold information about you as a data subject. Find out more in our data security documents.
National Data Opt-Out
The National Data Opt-Out (where a person chooses not to have their health data shared for reasons beyond treatment and care) does not apply to data collected by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide, Homicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH). This is due to overriding public interest in improving safety in clinical services.
Privacy notice
See how we use the sensitive information that we collect in our research and programmes of work, and the rights that you have if you think that we hold information about you as a data subject.
Policy documents and related information
Information security and management policy
Our policy sets out our data management in light of guidance on information governance, data protection and confidentiality. This policy is reviewed annually.
Data protection impact assessment document
This template and guide is a tool which can help us identify the most effective way to comply with data protection obligations and meet individuals’ expectations of privacy
Our patient data flow
Our chart shows who provides data to us, who we share that data with, and at what stage identifiable data are pseudonymised/anonymised. This chart is updated in line with any new data sharing agreements.
Identification and management of cause for concern
This Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) policy relates to the rare circumstances in which information submitted to us could reasonably suggest the presence of very serious issues with clinical practice or system failure that presents a risk of harm to patients.
Understanding practice in clinical outcome review programmes tool: UPCORP-tool guidance and checklist
A protocol to describe the key features of clinical outcome review programmes.
NCISH quality improvement plan
This plan sets out how we are promoting quality improvement within our work.
NCISH PPI&E strategy
This strategy describes our approach to involving, engaging, and informing patients, and their family members, friends or carers who have been involved with mental health care throughout our work.
NCISH communications plan
This plan sets out our communication objectives, principles for communication, key target audiences, and methods of dissemination and engagement.
NCISH data burden reduction strategy
We strive to limit the data collection burden on healthcare professionals and support staff, and aim to collect data, which is proportionate, with a clear business purpose and does not duplicate other data collections.
How to contact us
Please contact us if you have any questions about our privacy policy or any of the data that we hold.
- Post: NCISH, PO Box 86, Manchester, M20 2EF
- Email: ncish@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Us
+44 (0) 161 306 6000
