"Confidentiality"

I was specifically informed at every session I attended ( I did not miss any) that whatever was spoken about during the group was confidential unless the facilitator felt that someone could be a serious risk to his/herself or others.

In which case they would be obliged to pass the information onto their colleagues at CGL (they were contracted apparently by Emerging Futures).

Unfortunately due to a group discussion regarding a recent non related meeting it emerged that this in fact was not the case. The staff member made notes about each of us at ”check in” and these were discussed with the members of CGL.

When challenged about confidentiality and the Data Protection Act they seemed to have little or no knowledge of the latter!! plus no acknowledgement or apology was made for misleading the attendees with regard to protection of their very personal and private addictions.

Needless to say I am extremely upset and very distressed about this matter and would therefore like all my information eradicated with immediate effect.

I shall not be attending CGL / Emerging futures again and intend to copy this letter to the East Cheshire Trust