In this report members of the public in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have had their say on how the NHS uses their personal details to enhance care and provide better support in their communities.
Currently the NHS collects huge amounts of data about each patient including name, address, prescription details, and information about care and diagnosis.
As a matter of routine, this is shared unless you automatically opt out because the NHS says it helps it provide the best possible care and treatment.
The information is also used so local health bodies and support services can get in contact with people who need extra help, such as those at risk in the event of localised flooding, or elderly or vulnerable people who would benefit from home improvement schemes.
Health leaders in Norfolk and Waveney and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough wanted to know how people felt they should be consulted about the use of their data and asked the Healthwatch teams in both areas to gather views.
You can read about our findings and recommendations by clicking on the ‘View report’ button.
