What are your views on NHS and partners sharing information to improve services?

Complete the Somerset health data survey to have your say, find out how your anonymous data may be shared, and how you can opt out.

We are working in collaboration with Somerset’s Integrated Care System's (ICS) Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) community to listen to your thoughts, concerns, and ideas about the sharing of your data for population health and care improvements.

The ICS's Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) community are developing the Somerset Linked Data Platform (LDP), a secure system that will anonymously link health and social care data. This will help them better understand local needs, improve services, and support people earlier before their health worsens.

All data used in the Somerset Linked Data Platform will be anonymised. That means your personal details won’t be shared. You can read more about how the ICS DDaT protect your privacy here.

Your feedback will help them make sure this is done responsibly, securely, and in a way that works for everyone.

Complete the survey below:

Go directly to the survey site here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetHealthDataSurvey/

If you would prefer to do this survey with us over the phone, please call us free on:

0800 999 1286.

Alternatively, please email: info@healthwatchsomerset for further support.

Survey closes on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Using data to understand Somerset's population’s needs