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The 'Choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning' service allows you to choose whether or not your confidential patient information can be used for research and planning purposes. This prevents your confidential patient information from being used for purposes beyond your individual care and treatment.

You can read more about the choices you have, what it will mean for you and where your choice does not apply here: NHS Digital's privacy notice

Before you start

You must:

be aged 13 or older
have access to your email or mobile phone
have your NHS number or your postcode registered with your GP surgery

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You can make or change a choice for:

yourself
children under the age of 13
someone you can legally make decisions for

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

Make or change a choice for yourself or a child under the age of 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:

Make and manage your choice or your child's choice (PDF, 159kb)

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.

Email: enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk

Postal address:

National Data Opt Out Contact Centre
NHS England
Freepost
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:

help you use the online service
make or change a choice on your behalf
print and post a form to you

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Last updated: 25 June 2025