Patient data is used every day to improve healthcare services through planning and research in England, helping to find better treatments and improve patient care.
It helps to decide what new health and care services are required in a local area, informs clinical guidance and policy, and supports researching and developing cures for serious illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Change of Data Controller
Information previously held by NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB and NHS Sussex ICB transferred to NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB on 1 April 2026.
From that date, NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB became the data controller. If you have any questions about NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB's use of data, including patient data, you can email our Information Governance team.