Important

Opt outs do not apply to the federated data platform.

Make your choice online

Use this service to:

choose if your confidential patient information is used for research and planning
change or check your current choice

Your choice will be applied by:

Any choice you make will not impact your individual care.

You must:

Where can I find my NHS number?

An NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.

You can find your NHS number by logging in to a GP online service or on any document sent to you by the NHS, such as your:

Ask your GP surgery for help if you cannot find your NHS number.

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You can also make or change a choice for:

yourself by phone, email or post
someone else (either a child under 13 or someone you can legally make decisions for) by email or post

Make or change a choice for yourself or a child under 13

You can make or change a choice for yourself by downloading and completing this form and emailing or posting it to the Contact Centre:

If you're a parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 13, you can also use this form to make and manage a choice on their behalf.

Postal address:

National Data Opt Out Contact Centre
NHS England
PO Box 16738
Redditch
B97 9PT

You can also make or change a choice for yourself by phoning the NHS Digital Contact Centre.

The phone number is 0300 303 5678 – Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).

A member of staff can:

Make or change a choice on behalf of another adult

To make and manage a choice on behalf of someone else, you must be one of the following to the person:

Download and complete this form and email or post it to the Contact Centre:

Postal address:

National Data Opt Out Contact Centre
NHS England
PO Box 16738
Redditch
B97 9PT

NHS Digital's privacy notice explains how your data is used to apply your choice.