Over the past months we have started to receive increased requests from patients who wish to "opt out" from the NCRS. If this is something you have considered we would be grateful if you could read the following response from the Department of Health.

http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk (Opens PDF file)

Other links which hopefully present a balanced view of opinions are also below. Please take the time to read them to help make up your mind and ensure that you understand what the potential benefits and potential risks of opting out are.

The NHS Care Records Service (Opens PDF file)
Better Information for better, safer care.
A summary from the NHS Care Records website.

Frequently asked questions from the NHS Care Records website

The BigOptOut.org
A site contains resources about opting out.

If you would like to opt out please write a letter requesting this. Examples of such letter are to be found on TheBigOptOut.org website. It would also be beneficial to you to print off and complete the following consent form.
Consent Form (Opens PDF file)

At present the NCRS has not been implemented in this area. This process allows us to know in advance who has requested to "opt out".