NHS and data for sale?

this has not been in the press much, but i would assume most people would be aware of what is happening to some extent, we have until 23rd June to opt out, as far as I am aware the DWP does not look at medical records, but before I opt out, I just wanted to be sure this would not affect my benefits, I receive ESA support group contribution based and PIP, thanks for any advice in advance, or even just opinions

Hi freefee

Many people unfortunately do not know anything at all about this scheme but owing to concerns about privacy it will not now start until 1st September this year. Some people, including myself, actually opted out of this type of NHS data sharing some years ago under a previous scheme and my understanding is that my opt-out will remain valid under the new scheme. Your ESA and PIP will not be affected if you opt out of the new scheme as it covers data transfer for entirely different purposes than the administration of benefit claims. I too am on ESA and PIP and these are entirely unaffected by my decision to opt out of NHS data sharing. For latest details of this scheme please click the following link to an article in today's Guardian, www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/08/...delayed-to-september

I hope this helps.

Kind regards

Mr B

PS you can find out more from the following NHS link and from a link within that document you can make your choice as to whether to opt-out or remain in the scheme, please click www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/

if you fancy a read about it, plenty on google also
www.theguardian.com/society/2021/may/30/...hird-parties-england

please ignore my last post, Mr b has answered the question, I put the link up before Mr b's post appeared,
thanks