General Practice Extraction Service

NHS Digital has been collecting data from GPs through its trusted General Practice Extraction Service.  This system is now being replaced with their new General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) service, a broader general-purpose collection which will enable faster access to pseudonymised patient data for planners and researchers.  Patients will be given until 25th August to opt out. More information about the service can be found on NHS Digital’s website.  We now include this additional privacy notice, alongside our main privacy notice, that explains what data is used and why.

If you don’t want your identifiable patient data to be shared for purposes except for your own care, you can opt-out by filling out a Type 1 Opt-out or a National Data Opt-out, or both.  Your individual care will not be affected if you opt-out using either option.  You have the following choices:

• Do nothing and you are automatically 'opted in'.

• You can opt-out electronically via this link here.

• You can download and fill out the Type 1 Opt-out here. Please hand this into Reception.

For more information on this specific topic click here.  For more information on how NHS Digital can use your data click here.