The deadline for patients to opt out has been extended and we are awaiting further information on the new date. However we recommend you registered your opt out preferences without delay. This link from NHS Digital explains why data is shared, it contains their transparency & privacy notices for doing so and also points to
September 2021
Update on global shortage of blood tests equipment – what it means for patients
A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some equipment used for taking blood tests. Anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems, will still get one but where your clinician recommends that it’s safe to do so, then you may be asked to come back for a test