Your data, your choice
What are your choices?
If you are happy for your data to be used to support research, then you don’t have to do anything. PRANA and the Wessex SDE keep your data safe and private.
Donating your data ensures that researchers have more complete and representative information.
We understand there may be times when you would prefer that your health and care information was not used for research or for health and care service planning.
Your choice will not affect your care
There are currently two ways that you can opt-out:
Local Data Opt-Out
Stops your NHS data from being used for research and planning within the Wessex Secure Data Environment only.
For details on how to opt-out please see the information provided by the Wessex SDE on their 'Your Choices' page.
National Data Opt-Out
Stops any of your NHS data (from hospitals and other care providers) being used for research and planning across England, except in certain situations. For example, when required by law. To opt out online or find out more, visit Make your choice.
You can find out more about the National Data Opt-Out here.
You can complete the national data opt out form on the NHS Digital website here.
The phone number for the national data opt out is 030 03 03 56 78 – Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).