Your data matters to the NHS

Your data matters to the NHS

Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can be used to help with researching new treatments and planning new services.

You can choose whether to stop your confidential patient information being used for research and planning. You can also make a choice for someone else like your children under the age of 13.

Your choice will only apply to the health and care system in England.

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If you’re happy with your confidential patient information being used for research and planning you do not need to do anything.

If you do not want your confidential patient information to be used for research and planning, you can choose to opt out securely online or through a telephone service.

To find out more or to make your choice visit nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters or call 0300 303 5678.

Any choice you make will not impact your individual care and you can change your mind at any time.

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