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We aim to improve collaboration with our partners and link families with support.<\/p>\n\n\n

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On this page, you will find information to simplify referral pathways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our resource pack is designed to help you navigate information governance approvals for data sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have templates for data sharing processes e.g. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) and related forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where requests extend beyond the development of referral pathways, for example, where Third Sector organisations wish to deliver services on-site, our Voluntary Services team can provide advice and support. For further information, please see\u00a0<\/strong>Involving Third Sector Organisations \u2013 Get Involved<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a new page. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please contact:jessica.chadwick@nhs.scot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This referral pack will guide you through the information governance approvals required to share data with NHS Lothian.
V 12 Referral Pathways for Third Sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) template will provide you with some guidance on completing this form. See the referral pack for more information.
V 0.3 DPIA Template Third Sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This form is used to apply for a safe email so NHS Lothian partners can share data with you. You will need to go through data sharing approvals before you get to this stage. See the referral pack for more information.
Safe Email Transmission Request Form<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the NHS Lothian Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) template. See the referral pack for more information.
DSA – GDPR NHS Lothian template<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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