To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to ensure all patients are aware of changes to the use of their data.

A leaflet entitled ‘Better information means better care’ has been delivered to households in England. The leaflet explains how information from medical records is used to improve the quality of care and services for all and also explains the choices available to patients about the use and protection of their personal confidential data. The household leaflet is part of a comprehensive range of awareness raising activities, which also includes: leaflets and posters in every general practice in England; articles in newspapers; information on the NHS Choices website and via social media; as well as information cascaded via 350,000 patient groups and charities.