The law behind the LHS
These are the Acts of Parliament that set up the LHS and protect you when you use it.
Acts
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Linkslandic Health Service Act 2026 (opens legislation or another site)
Sets up the LHS, its Board, core services, complaints, safeguarding and preparedness duties.
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Health Information and Patient Privacy Act 2026 (opens legislation or another site)
Your rights to see, correct and control your health record.
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Health Identity and Interoperability Act 2026 (opens legislation or another site)
Health IDs, the patient index, and the practitioner and facility registers.
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Patient Safety and Candour Act 2026 (opens legislation or another site)
The duty of candour, safety reporting and the Health Ombudsman.
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Clinical Algorithms and Automated Care Act 2026 (opens legislation or another site)
Rules for computer systems used in your care.
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Data Protection Act 2026 (opens legislation or another site)
General rules for personal data and the Data Protection Commissioner.
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Kings Mail and National Addressing Act 2026 (opens legislation or another site)
The postcodes and National Address Directory used for our addresses.