All GP practices in England are legally required to share data with NHS Digital for this purpose under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (2012 Act). More information about this requirement is contained in the data provision notice issued by NHS Digital to GP practices and can be found at: www.digital.nhs.uk – GPES Data for Pandemic Planning and Research (COVID-19).

You have the choice to opt out if you wish to you need to complete the attached form and send this to your Practice. You can learn more about how NHS Digital uses your data at: www.digital.nhs.uk – General Practice Data for Planning and Research: GP Practice Privacy Notice.

The new data collection reduces burden on GP practices, allowing doctors and other staff to focus on patient care.

Please click on the below links to find out more:

• Privacy statement: www.digital.nhs.uk – General Practice Data for Planning and Research: GP Practice Privacy Notice
• Patient information on GPDPR: www.digital.nhs.uk – General Practice Data for Planning and Research: NHS Digital Transparency Notice
• Transparency notice: www.digital.nhs.uk – General Practice Data for Planning and Research: NHS Digital Transparency Notice

Type 1 opt-out form – Please email your opt out forms to us at: docman.h83609@nhs.net.