NHS England Privacy Notice (Digital)

As your GP practice, we are required to share certain information with NHS England (formerly NHS Digital) to support the safe and effective running of NHS services.

๐Ÿ“Š Why we share data

Your health information may be securely shared with NHS England for purposes such as:

  • Monitoring NHS performance and improving services
  • Planning future healthcare needs (locally and nationally)
  • Supporting medical research and clinical audits
  • Ensuring medicines and treatments are used safely and effectively

This data helps the NHS make better decisions about healthcare for everyone.

๐Ÿ”’ Protecting your privacy

  • Only the minimum necessary information is shared.
  • Wherever possible, information is anonymised so that you cannot be identified.
  • If data is shared in a way that could identify you, it is protected by strict legal safeguards under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
  • NHS England has legal powers under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 to collect and process this information.

๐Ÿ‘€ Your choices

  • You have the right to opt out of your confidential patient information being used for research and planning.
  • This will not affect your individual care.
  • To opt out, visit: www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters or call 0300 303 5678.

โœ… Your rights

Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

  • Access your own medical records
  • Request corrections if your data is inaccurate
  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing
  • Be informed about how your data is used

For more details, see our Practice Privacy Notice or ask at reception.

โœจ Your information is vital to helping the NHS provide safe, effective care โ€” and we are committed to keeping it confidential and secure at all times.