National Data Opt-Out

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

You can choose 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. This does not apply to health or care services accessed in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

You have until September 2021 to make a choice about whether you would like to opt out of this data share.

For more information please visit:

National Data Opt-out Information

National Data Opt-out FAQ Form

Updated June 2021