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The NHS uses information from patient records not only to support individual care, but also to help plan and improve health and care services for local communities. This can include understanding where demand is highest, identifying health inequalities, and making sure services are designed to meet people’s needs.
We know that how patient data is used matters to people. It is important that it is handled carefully, securely and for clear public benefit. It should be handled carefully, securely and for clear public benefit. That is why we want to understand what people already know, how they feel, and what questions or concerns they may have.
This short survey is anonymous. We are not asking for any personal or identifiable information. Your responses will be used to help shape how we explain the use of patient data in future communications, including the safeguards in place and the choices available to people.
Thank you for taking the time to share your views.
Survey closes Wednesday 4 March 2026.
The NHS uses information from patient records not only to support individual care, but also to help plan and improve health and care services for local communities. This can include understanding where demand is highest, identifying health inequalities, and making sure services are designed to meet people’s needs.
We know that how patient data is used matters to people. It is important that it is handled carefully, securely and for clear public benefit. It should be handled carefully, securely and for clear public benefit. That is why we want to understand what people already know, how they feel, and what questions or concerns they may have.
This short survey is anonymous. We are not asking for any personal or identifiable information. Your responses will be used to help shape how we explain the use of patient data in future communications, including the safeguards in place and the choices available to people.
Thank you for taking the time to share your views.
Share How the NHS uses patient data - Share your views on FacebookShare How the NHS uses patient data - Share your views on TwitterShare How the NHS uses patient data - Share your views on LinkedinEmail How the NHS uses patient data - Share your views link
