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The National Data Opt-out Posted or Updated on 12 Jan 2024

You may have heard in the press that NHS England will soon to be extracting some data from your medical records. Please see the attached link for further information and how to "opt out" of the extraction.

www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters

Please visit the 'Your Data Matters to the NHS' resources section of the NHS website to help you understand your national data opt-out choices:

digital.nhs.uk/services/national-data-opt-out/supporting-patients-information-and-resources

GP Data for Planning and Research (England)

Further information, including a transparency notice and next step for GPs, is available here. A joint statement from BMA and RCGP can be found here.

Data Provision Notice: General Practice Data for Planning and Research

Download the Type 1 Opt-out form (EXTERNAL DOWNLOAD LINK)