Privacy Policy and Complaints Procedure
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Privacy Policy and Complaints Procedure
Introduction
Thisdocumentreferstopersonaldata, which is defined as informationconcerninganylivingperson (a naturalpersonwhohereafterwill be calledthe Data Subject) that is not already in thepublic domain.
The General Data ProtectionRegulation (GDPR) seekstoprotectandenhancetherights of datasubjects. Theserightscoverthesafeguarding of personaldata, protectionagainsttheunlawfulprocessing of personaldataandtheunrestrictedmovement of personaldatawithinthe EU. Itshould be notedthat GDPR does not applytoinformationalready in thepublic domain.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.is pleasedtoprovidethefollowingPrivacyNotice:
Personal Data
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.usestheinformationcollectedfromyoutoprovidequotations, maketelephonecontactandtoemailyou marketing informationwhichBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.believesmay be of interesttoyouandyourbusiness. InyoumakinginitialcontactyouconsenttoBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.maintaining a marketing dialoguewithyouuntilyoueitheroptout (whichyou can do at anystage) orwedecidetodesist in promotingourservices. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.alsoacts on behalf of itsclients in thecapacity of dataprocessor. Whenworkingexclusively as a dataprocessor, BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.will be acting on theinstruction of itsclient, andwillwork hard toensurethattheclient is fully GDPR compliant.
Somepersonaldatamay be collectedaboutyoufromtheformsandsurveysyoucomplete, fromrecords of ourcorrespondenceandphonecallsanddetails of yourvisitstoourwebsite, including but not limitedtopersonallyidentifyinginformationlike Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.mayfrom time to time usesuchinformationtoidentifyitsvisitors. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.mayalsocollectstatisticsaboutthebehaviour of visitorstoitswebsite.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.’ websiteusescookies, which is a string of informationthat a websitestores on a visitor’scomputer, andthatthevisitor’s browser providestothewebsiteeach time thevisitorreturns. OurwebsiteusescookiestohelpBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.identifyandtrackvisitorsandtheirwebsiteaccesspreferences. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.websitevisitorswho do not wishtohavecookiesplaced on theircomputersshould set theirbrowserstorefusecookiesbeforeusingBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.’swebsite.
AnyinformationBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.holdsaboutyouandyourbusinessencompassesallthedetailsweholdaboutyouandanysalestransactionsincludinganythird-partyinformationwehaveobtainedaboutyoufrompublicsourcesandourownsupplierssuch as creditreferencingagencies.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.willonlycollecttheinformationneededsothat it can provideyouwith marketing andconsultingservices, thisagencydoes not sellor broker yourdata, althoughcoincidentallytheremay be timeswhenyourinformationcould be contained in datathatBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.haspurchasedfrom a third-partylist broker, on behalf of a client.
Legal basisforprocessinganypersonaldata
TomeetBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.’ contractualobligationstoclientsandtoalsorespondto marketing enquiries.
LegitimateinterestspursuedbyBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.and/oritsclients
Topromotethe marketing andconsultingservicesofferedbyBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.and/orto market theservicesand/orproductsofferedbyBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.’ existingclients.
Consent
Through agreeingtothisprivacynoticeyouareconsentingtoBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.processingyourpersonaldataforthepurposesoutlined. You can withdrawconsent at any time byemailing info@bridgehealthtravel.com orwritingto us, seelastsectionforfullcontactdetails.
Disclosure
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.may on occasionspassyourPersonal Information tothirdpartiesexclusivelytoprocesswork on itsbehalf. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.requiresthesepartiestoagreetoprocessthisinformationbased on ourinstructionsandrequirementsconsistentwiththisPrivacyNoticeand GDPR.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.do not broker orpass on informationgainedfromyourengagementwiththeagencywithoutyourconsent. However, BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.maydiscloseyourPersonal Information tomeet legal obligations, regulationsorvalidgovernmentalrequest. TheagencymayalsoenforceitsTermsandConditions, includinginvestigatingpotentialviolations of itsTermsandConditionstodetect, preventormitigatefraudorsecurityortechnicalissues; ortoprotectagainstimminentharmtotherights, propertyorsafety of BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD., itsclientsand/orthewidercommunity.
RetentionPolicy
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.willprocesspersonaldataduringtheduration of anycontractandwillcontinuetostoreonlythepersonaldataneededforbetween a minimum of fiveanduptotwentyyearsafterthecontract has expiredtomeetany legal obligations.
Datastorage
Data is held in UK usingdifferent (multiple) servers. BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.does not storepersonaldataoutsidethe EEA.
Yourrights as a datasubject
At anypointwhilstBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.is in possession of orprocessingyourpersonaldata, alldatasubjectshavethefollowingrights:
• Right of access– youhavetherighttorequest a copy of theinformationthatweholdaboutyou.
• Right of rectification– youhave a righttocorrectdatathatweholdaboutyouthat is inaccurateorincomplete.
• Right to be forgotten– in certaincircumstancesyou can askforthedataweholdaboutyouto be erasedfromourrecords.
• Right torestriction of processing– wherecertainconditionsapplyyouhave a righttorestricttheprocessing.
• Right of portability– youhavetherighttohavethedataweholdaboutyoutransferredtoanotherorganisation.
• Right toobject– youhavetherighttoobjecttocertaintypes of processingsuch as direct marketing.
• Right toobjecttoautomatedprocessing, includingprofiling– youalsohavetheright not to be subjecttothe legal effects of automatedprocessingorprofiling.
IfBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.refusesyourrequestunderrights of access, wewillprovideyouwith a reason as towhy, whichyouhavetherighttolegallychallenge.
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.at yourrequest can confirmwhatinformation it holdsaboutyouand how it is processed
You can requestthefollowinginformation:
• Identity andthecontactdetails of thepersonorganisation (BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.) that has determined how andwhytoprocessyourdata.
• Contactdetails of thedataprotectionofficer, whereapplicable.
• Thepurpose of theprocessing as well as the legal basisforprocessing.
• Iftheprocessing is based on thelegitimateinterests of BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.or a thirdpartysuch as one of itsclients, informationaboutthoseinterests.
• Thecategories of personaldatacollected, storedandprocessed.
• Recipient(s) orcategories of recipientsthatthedata is/will be disclosedto.
• How longthedatawill be stored.
• Details of yourrightstocorrect, erase, restrictorobjecttosuchprocessing.
• Information aboutyourrighttowithdrawconsent at any time.
• How tolodge a complaintwiththesupervisoryauthority (Data ProtectionRegulator).
• Whethertheprovision of personaldata is a statutoryorcontractualrequirement, or a requirementnecessarytoenterinto a contract, as well as whetheryouareobligedtoprovidethepersonaldataandthepossibleconsequences of failingtoprovidesuchdata.
• Thesource of personaldataif it wasn’tcollecteddirectlyfromyou.
• Anydetailsandinformation of automateddecisionmaking, such as profiling, andanymeaningfulinformationaboutthelogicinvolved, as well as thesignificanceandexpectedconsequences of suchprocessing.
Toaccesswhatpersonaldata is held, identificationwill be required
BRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.willacceptthefollowingforms of ID wheninformation on yourpersonaldata is requested: a copy of yournational ID card, drivinglicense, passport, birthcertificateand a utilitybill not olderthanthreemonths. A minimum of onepiece of photographicID listedaboveand a supportingdocument is required. IfBRIDGE HEALTH TRAVEL LTD.is dissatisfiedwiththequality, furtherinformationmay be soughtbeforepersonaldata can be released.
Allrequestsshould be madeto info@bridgehealthtravel.comorbyphoning+44 7846 520164orwritingto us at theaddressfurtherbelow.
Complaints
Complaintsbyemailshould be sent to info@bridgehealthtravel.com detailingthebelowinformation
• Patient’s Name
• Address
• Date of Birth
• Date of Surgery
• A cleardescription of yourcomplaintandanyrelevanttimesanddates
• Details of anyrelevanthealthcareprovidersorsurgeons, medicalstaff
Otherpartieswillhavetheirowncomplaintsprocedureand it is advisableshouldyouhave a complaintaboutthesetoaskfor a copy of theirprocedure.
Forreasons of dataprotectionandpatientconfidentiality, wewillonlyacknowledgereceipt of thecomplaintbyemail. Response/s will be sent in writingbyemailwherepossible, but mayalso be sent via post, andsothepatient’saddresswill be required. Wemayalsorequirefurtherinformationforverificationpurposes.
Complaintsfrom an authorisedrepresentative can only be acceptedwiththewrittenconsent of thepatientconcerned.
Stage 1
A writtenacknowledgementwill be sent within 3 workingdays
Wewillundertake an immediateinvestigationintothecommentsprovidedand, onceallrelevantmedicalrecordsandreportshavebeencompiled, wewillcarryout a review. Itmayalso be necessarytotakeadvicefromotherClinicalSpecialistswithinBRIDGE.
On completion of theinvestigationreview, thecomplainantwillreceive a letter, within 20 workingdays of receivingthecomplaint. (Thistimescaledoes not includeWeekendsor Bank Holidays). Thisletterwillcontain a fullwrittenaccount of theoutcome of theinvestigation, an apologyforanydeficiencies, and an explanation of remedialactiontaken.
On anyoccasionswhen a writtenresponsecannot be providedwithinthistimescale, wewillinformthepatient of thestatus of thecomplaint at a minimum of 20 workingdayintervalsandaimtoreach a timelyconclusion.
A complaintshould be made as soon as possibleandwithin 6 months of thedate of theevent, which is thesubject of thecomplaint, or as soon as thematterfirstcametotheattention of thecomplainant.
Patientsseekingtoclarifycommentsmade, shouldwrite as soon as possibleaftertheresponse at Stage 1and a furtherresponsewill be providedwithin 20 workingdays.
Stage 2
If, followingreceipt of the final responsefromtheClinicDirector, a patientwishestoseek a review of Stage 1 they shouldwritetotheStage 2 ComplaintsReview Manager at thesameaddress.
Thisrequestshould be madewithin 4 months of the final writtenresponse, statingthereasonwhy they are not satisfiedwiththeStage 1 handling of thecomplaint.
A writtenacknowledgementwill be sent within 3 workingdays (unless a fullreply can be sent within 5 workingdays).
TheComplaintsReview Manager willundertake an immediatereviewintotheoutcomeprovided at Stage 1 bytheClinicDirector.
TheStage 2 ComplaintsReview Manager willrespond, followingreview, within 20 workingdays of receivingtheletter, toconfirmthedecisionsandactionstakenbytheComplaints Manager ortooffer an alternateresolution.
Wheretheinvestigation is still in progressand a decision has not beenmade, theComplaintsReview Manager willsend a letterexplainingthereasonforthedelaytothecomplainant, at a minimum every 20 workingdays.
FQ About Gastric Balloon Clinic in Antalya / Turkey
Gastritis erythema refers to redness or inflammation of the stomach lining, often seen during endoscopic examinations. It can indicate mild gastritis or early stages of stomach irritation. The cause may be related to infections, medication use, or diet, and treatment typically involves addressing the underlying issue.
The choice between gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass depends on individual factors. The sleeve is less invasive and focuses solely on restricting stomach size, while the bypass alters both stomach size and digestive processes. Bypass surgery often results in more weight loss but comes with higher risks of malabsorption and complications.
Revisional bariatric surgery, which is performed when a previous weight-loss surgery has not achieved the desired results or has led to complications, is a specialized procedure offered by many Turkish clinics. Patients who have traveled to Antalya for revisional bariatric surgery often express relief and satisfaction with the outcome. Reviews indicate that Antalyas experienced surgeons are highly skilled in handling complex cases, ensuring patients receive the best possible care. Patients frequently mention the... +More
The cost of gastric band surgery in the UK ranges from £1,450 to £8,000 at private clinics. The NHS may cover the surgery for patients who meet specific health criteria, such as a BMI over 40 or a BMI over 35 with obesity-related health conditions.
RNY (Roux-en-Y) gastric bypass and the gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) are two of the most common bariatric surgeries. While both procedures restrict the stomachs size, the RNY bypass also reroutes part of the small intestine, reducing calorie absorption. The sleeve removes a large portion of the stomach without altering the intestines. The choice between the two depends on the patients health, goals, and surgeon recommendations.
Bariatric Surgery RequirementsHave a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, or have a BMI between 30 and 35 and an obesity-related condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.Weigh less than 450 pounds, the maximum weight that hospital radiology equipment can accommodate.
The 12-month gastric balloon offers a longer-term solution for weight loss compared to the standard 6-month balloon. Reviews for this extended-duration balloon are generally positive, as patients have more time to adjust their eating habits and lose weight. However, some reviews mention issues like discomfort or difficulty maintaining weight loss once the balloon is removed.
The primary difference between mini gastric bypass surgery and a full gastric bypass is that the mini version of the surgery is performed in a modified manner that involves less intestinal rerouting and a shorter overall surgery time. After surgery, you should avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Aleve). NSAIDs increase the risk of stomach ulcers. Patients who had gastric bypass surgery should avoid these medications indefinitely. Bread, Rice... +More
The sleeve stomach refers to the portion of the stomach left after gastric sleeve surgery. This new, smaller stomach holds less food and limits calorie intake, contributing to weight loss. Patients must follow a strict diet post-surgery to avoid complications and ensure successful long-term results.
The intragastric balloon is the first of the endoscopic techniques which have the potential to be important means of achieving weight loss without the need for surgery. This is the only endoscopic technique which currently we offer at CBS. But the field of endoscopic techniques for weight loss is a rapidly developing one and further techniques could be available in the not-too-distant future. The intragastric balloon is a day procedure. You are very lightly anaesthetised during the procedure as it can be... +More
For individuals struggling with obesity, there are many options for weight-loss help, including bariatric surgery, medication, lifestyle changes, and behavioral therapies. Consulting with a healthcare provider can help determine the best course of action based on individual needs and health conditions.
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£ 1580£ 1450GASTRIC BALLOON PROCEDURE PACKAGEGive a call to learn more about what’s included and to come up with a tailored plan if you need unique accommodations that are not listed below.
- Airport
- Hotel
- Hospital transfer
- The balloon is placed via endoscopy, the procedure takes 15-20 minutes and you are discharged after 2-3 hours. It is enough to stay here for 1 night.
- Blood samples & x-rays
- 5 year follow up
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£ 2750£ 2550GASTRIC SLEEVE PACKAGEGASTRIC SLEEVE PACKAGE COST TURKEY / ANTALYA
Give a call to learn more about what’s included and to come up with a tailored plan if you need unique accommodations that are not listed below.- Airport
- Hotel
- Hospital transfer
- 4 day stay at hospital
- Blood samples & x-rays
- 5 year follow up
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£ 3100£ 2900MINI GASTRIC BYPASS PACKAGEMINI GASTRIC BYPASS PACKAGE TURKEY
Give a call to learn more about what’s included and to come up with a tailored plan if you need unique accommodations that are not listed below.- Airport
- Hotel
- Hospital transfer
- 4 day stay at hospital
- Blood samples & x-rays
- 5 year follow up
