Your NHS Data – Your Choice

What is the National Data Opt‑Out?

• The National Data Opt‑Out (NDO) lets you choose whether your confidential health information is used for research and planning by NHS or approved organisations.
• It does not affect how your data is used for your individual care.

What Data Does It Apply To?

• Your data that is identifiable and confidential (e.g., health conditions, treatment, diagnoses).
• It does not apply to fully anonymised or aggregated data.

How to Opt Out
You can set or change your opt-out choice:

• Online: Go to NHS Your NHS Data Matters NHS England Digital
• NHS App: Open the app, go to Your Health > Choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning.
• By Phone: Call 0300 303 5678 (9am–5pm, Mon‑Fri, excluding bank holidays)
• By Post: Ask for a paper form or download it from the NHS website.

What Happens After You Opt Out

• Your choice is stored against your NHS Number in a national system.
• It may take up to 21 days for your opt-out to be fully applied to all data disclosures.
• You can change your mind at any time; your latest choice will always override the previous one.

Exceptions

• The opt-out does not apply if you’ve given explicit consent for a specific research project.
• It does not apply when data is shared because of a legal duty or public health risk (for example, communicable disease management).

Your Rights & Privacy

• Your decision will be respected by all NHS services that must comply with this policy.
• Having an opt-out will not affect your care or how you are treated by your GP or the NHS.
• If you have any questions or want help, speak to our reception or contact our IT Manager or Reception Manager

Contact Us

• Practice Name: The Park Medical Practice
• IT Manager – Ben Birkinshaw
• Email / Phone: enquiries.parkmedical@nhs.net – 01772 970150