Introduce a clear national opt-out for NHS data processed in the Federated Data Platform (FDP) and National Data Integration Tenant (NDIT) and require a full public consultation before any further expansion of these systems.
React
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Pause NHS Neighbourhood plans, protect local GP surgeries & hold consultation
Pause the rollout of Neighbourhood Health reforms. Hold a full public consultation, publish detailed implementation plans, commit to protecting GP surgeries, and formally commit to and guarantee that no contracts will be handed to private companies or overstretched hospital trusts.
Ban the use of private numbers for all NHS telephone correspondence
NHS use of private numbers can cause missed referral appointments, which can lead to missed diagnosis of serious health problems with potentially fatal outcomes. Many mobile phone users turn on private number barring to avoid spam or unidentified callers.
NHS digital access and health results information
A resident provides advice about using the NHS app to access medical results and suggests digital tools can reduce unnecessary hospital visits.
Introduce a refundable deposit for booking NHS appointments
Introduce a flexible, refundable booking deposit for NHS appointments, where patients would pay a small amount (e.g. £5) when booking and is refunded if they attend or cancel within a set notice period (e.g. 48 hours). The deposit would be kept by the NHS only if they do not attend or cancel late.
Introduce a clear national opt-out for NHS data processed in the Federated Data Platform (FDP) and National Data Integration Tenant (NDIT) and require a full public consultation before any further expansion of these systems.
React
Members can read every reason.
Pause NHS Neighbourhood plans, protect local GP surgeries & hold consultation
Pause the rollout of Neighbourhood Health reforms. Hold a full public consultation, publish detailed implementation plans, commit to protecting GP surgeries, and formally commit to and guarantee that no contracts will be handed to private companies or overstretched hospital trusts.
Ban the use of private numbers for all NHS telephone correspondence
NHS use of private numbers can cause missed referral appointments, which can lead to missed diagnosis of serious health problems with potentially fatal outcomes. Many mobile phone users turn on private number barring to avoid spam or unidentified callers.
NHS digital access and health results information
A resident provides advice about using the NHS app to access medical results and suggests digital tools can reduce unnecessary hospital visits.
Introduce a refundable deposit for booking NHS appointments
Introduce a flexible, refundable booking deposit for NHS appointments, where patients would pay a small amount (e.g. £5) when booking and is refunded if they attend or cancel within a set notice period (e.g. 48 hours). The deposit would be kept by the NHS only if they do not attend or cancel late.