Managing your health data sharing decision

How the NHS uses data from your health records

Your health records contain confidential patient information, which can be used to help the NHS with research and planning. If you do not want your data to be used in this way, you can opt out. Your confidential patient information will still be used for your individual care.

Find out more about how the NHS uses health records data

Viewing or changing your data sharing preferences

You can view or change your current preference at any time.

To view and change your preference in your NHS App:

1. Select the person icon at the top of the screen. If you're using a web browser to access NHS App services, this is labelled Account.
2. Select Health data sharing decision.
3. Select Make your choice.
4. Review the information on the page, then select Start now.
5. View your preference, then select Change if you want to change it.
6. Update your choice, then select Submit.

You can also visit www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters.