Register your Type 1 Opt-out preference

The data held in your GP medical records is shared with other healthcare professionals for the purposes of your individual care. It is also shared with other organisations to support health and care planning and research.

If you do not want your personally identifiable patient data to be shared outside of your GP practice for purposes except your own care, you can register an opt-out with your GP practice. This is known as a Type 1 Opt-out.

Type 1 Opt-outs may be discontinued in the future. If this happens then they may be turned into a National Data Opt-out. Your GP practice will tell you if this is going to happen and if you need to do anything. More information about the National Data Opt-out is here: https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/

You can use this form to:

  • register a Type 1 Opt-out, for yourself or for a dependent (if you are the parent or legal guardian of the patient) (to Opt-out)
  • withdraw an existing Type 1 Opt-out, for yourself or a dependent (if you are the parent or legal guardian of the patient) if you have changed your preference (Opt-in)

This decision will not affect individual care and you can change your choice at any time, using this form

    Who are you?

    Patients Details

    Title

    Type 1 Opt-out preference

    Your Decision


    Opt-out:
    I do not allow my identifiable patient data to be shared outside of the GP practice for purposes except my own care.

    Withdraw Opt-out (Opt-in):
    I do allow my identifiable patient data to be shared outside of the GP practice for purposes beyond my own care


    I confirm that the information I have given in this form is correct.

    Type your full name





    Proof of ID

    You must provide one proof of identify (ID)

    Select using the file uploader below


    Acceptable file formats are JPG, PNG OR PDF. The file size should not exceed 3MB.





    FAQ

    What are the acceptable examples of Photo ID?

    Acceptable photo ID:

    • Current passport or identity card
    • Resident permit issued by Home office
    • Current UK photocard driving licence
    • HM Forces identity card
    • Police photographic ID card
    • University or college photo smartcard
    • NHS smart card