Your medical information is personal to you and often contains sensitive information that you may not wish to be shared with others. This is a controversial area but you can decide whether or not this is shared.
Summary Care Record
The idea of this is that information about your medications and allergies could be seen by staff in hospitals all over the country. You would have to be asked at the time and you could say no if you wish.
Local Health Record Network
This is a local scheme to share information about you and your medical conditions within the county, at out of hours centres and the County Hospital. It has not yet started, and you would have to be asked and agree each time your records were accessed. We support this system.
National Data Opt-Out
Your health and care information is used to improve your individual care. It is also used to help the NHS research new treatments, decide where to put GP clinics and plan for the number of doctors and nurses in your local hospital. You can choose to opt-out of sharing your confidential patient information for research and planning by visiting www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters or telephoning 0300 303 5678. Please note we cannot process an opt-out on your behalf. You will need your NHS number to opt out.
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Shared Care Record – Privacy Policy (July 2022)
Parties signatory to the Collaborative Shared Care Record DSA
If you wish to opt out of any of these then please tell us. We are happy to accept a phone call or a message in person and do not need a form.