Retention schedule

Set periods based on your legal, insurance, tax, professional, and practical needs. Replace the example fields with your own decisions.

Record typeReason keptPeriodAction at end
Client contact detailsService delivery and contact[period]Delete or archive
Profession-specific recordsclinical or treatment notes, consent records, referral correspondence, complaints, incidents, invoices, and insurance-related evidence[period]Review
Consent recordsEvidence of consent or acknowledgement[period]Review
Invoices and payment recordsTax, accounting, and payment history[period]Archive or delete
Complaints and breach logsAccountability and evidence[period]Retain securely