Care.data "pathfinder" CCGs have been announced http://www.england.nhs.uk/2014/10/07/ccgs-care-data-programme/ ("Care.data will eventually create a national picture of health patterns so commissioners can study issues such as diagnosis, waiting times and patterns of illness or disease.") No mention of other potential users.. and I seem to have missed this passed by the elusive Care Data Programme Board and released 23rd September. http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/caredata-pathfinder-pro posal.pdf Both make interesting reading.. FYI: the IAG considered an addendum to allow extended access to CES on 11th September, Minutes http://www.hscic.gov.uk/article/4959/2014-GPES-IAG-meeting-minutes Recommendations (& IAG pack considered) http://www.hscic.gov.uk/gpes/caredata Mary Hawking Will I be seeing you at the PHCSG Confernce on 9-10th October? http://phcsg.org/agm-2014/