The National Data Opt-out lets you choose whether your confidential patient information is used for research and planning beyond your individual care. It does not affect the care you receive.
How to set or change your choice
- NHS App: Open the NHS App → Your Health → Choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning.
- Online: Visit Your NHS Data Matters (manage your choice).
- Phone: Call 0300 303 5678 (free from most mobiles/landlines).
- Post/email: Paper forms are available via the NHS website (Other ways to make a choice).
What’s covered
- Applies to confidential patient information used for research and planning (secondary uses).
- Does not apply to information used for your direct care, or to anonymised data.
Our commitment
The Vale Surgery applies the National Data Opt-out whenever we share confidential patient information for research or planning, unless a legal exemption applies.
Questions? Speak to our reception team or the Practice Manager.
Data Protection Officer: gpdpo@selondonics.nhs.uk
Last reviewed: 06 October 2025.