If you’re a patient in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington your health information is part of the London Care Record and can also be used to help improve health and care services for our community. Health information is always held securely, and is only accessed by those in the NHS who have a legitimate reason to do so – either to care for you or to better understand the health needs of Londoners. You always have a choice to opt-out of this.
How health information is used.
How your health and care data helps the NHS to care for you, wherever you are In London
The London Care Record is a secure view of your health and care information. It lets health and care professionals involved in your care anywhere in London see important details about your health when and where they need them. Read more….
How your health can care data can help the NHS to be more proactive
HealtheIntent is a digital tool which allows health and care professionals in north central London to provide more proactive care to residents and communities. By bringing together information about groups of patients, it helps the NHS to be more proactive and identify people who are at greater risk of ill health. Read more….
How your health and care data can help improve services
Using your joined up, anonymised health and care information can help us plan and design services that will improve the health, wellbeing, and care of all north central London residents. Read more….
Opting out
The NHS has strict rules about who can see confidential information about patients. Some people may decide that they don’t want this information to be shared.
Choose if your health records is shared with those directly involved in treating or caring for you: https://nclhealthandcare.org.uk/opting-out-of-the-joined-up-health-and-care-record/
Choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning: https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/