Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered at on 25 July 2025.
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Health and Social Care)
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the NHS 10 Year Plan, published on 3 July 2025, whether (a) parents will be able to access the NHS App on behalf of their (i) children and (ii) young people and( b) data collected through the NHS App will be shared with third parties.
Karin Smyth
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
General practice (GP) surgeries can give someone secure access to another patient's GP services via the NHS App, so that they can help them manage their health and care. This is done through a proxy linked account.
Patients’ health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can be used to help with research and planning. However, patients can view or change their national data opt-out choice at any time.
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