The NHS uses information about patients (patient data) to research, plan and improve. Data is held about you by your GP practice, hospitals and other healthcare providers, NHS England collects this data.

NHS England shares this data with researchers from organisations such as universities or hospitals to help with research and planning to improve services. All data that is collected and shared is protected by strict rules around privacy, confidentiality and security.  NHS England will never sell patients data or share it with insurance or merketing companies. 

Data Opt-outs

The NHS has two different types of data-sharing opt-outs.

Type 1 Opt-out

Opting out of Type-1 data sharing prevents your GP practice from sharing information in your GP medical record purposes other than you direct care. ie research, planning etc. This only applies to GP-held data and must be set by your GP practice. To find out more about how to opt out of sharing your health records or download the opt-out form, please click below:

Type 1 Opt-out

Once completed, please return to Three Chequers Medical Practice, c/o the Patient Services Coordinators.

National Data Opt-out (this replaced Type 2 - Opt-out in 2018)

The National Data Opt-out allows you to opt-out of sharing your confidential, identifiable NHS data that is being used for research and planning. This applies to all NHS organisations, not just your GP.

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