A number of news reports have highlighted this issue in recent days and we encourage patients to read the section on our website relating to the National Data Opt-Out Policy (via our Patient Information tab).
Further information addressing specific concerns is available here: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/national-data-opt-out/mythbusting-social-media-posts
If, having read the information on the links provided, patients wish to opt out they can do so online at the following address: https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/manage-your-choice/
Alternatively, the form below can be used to have this choice coded within your medical record here at the surgery: Type_1_opt-out_letter . Please complete the form and hand this in at reception.