What is this survey about?
The NHS securely collects and stores patient information to provide care. This includes details like medical history, test results, and treatments received from GPs, hospitals, and community health services.
Beyond direct care, this data helps the NHS and its partners—such as local councils and charities—improve healthcare and public services. By linking health data with other sources, we can:
- Identify people who may need extra support before their health worsens.
- Assess how well services meet community needs.
- Design better care for the future.
For more information about how Data is shared and analysed in a way that protects privacy please click here.
We want to hear your thoughts on how NHS data is used.
Your feedback will help us ensure data is handled responsibly and securely while supporting better healthcare and services for you and your community. We want to hear from anyone living in Somerset.
Who we are
Somerset Integrated Care System Digital Data and Technology Team
In collaboration with other health and social care partners across Somerset’s Integrated Care System, the Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) community are developing a data platform centred around population health management. The Somerset Health & Care Strategy reflects the system’s ambition to enhance the lives of the population through joined up care and collaboration – working collectively to improve physical and mental wellbeing and tackle the prevalence of health inequalities.
To do this both effectively and proactively, data and intelligence is central to identifying who requires care, and personalising advice, guidance, and interventions to meet those needs. Data-driven insights provide the system with an objective source of information to track and monitor health and care outcomes and manage the needs of the Somerset population.
To learn more about our work, visit our website.
We welcome your thoughts, concerns, and ideas about the sharing of your data for population health and care improvements via email: somicb.pophealth@nhs.net
This survey has been produced in partnership with Healthwatch Somerset, with help from Healthwatch Norfolk.
To learn more about the work of Healthwatch Somerset and share your experiences visit their website.
How the survey results will be used
Survey responses are being collected by the Somerset ICS DDaT Team, to help us understand your views around taking part in, or opting out from, the Linked Data Platform.
Your responses will be anonymous.
Survey closing date: 15 March 2026