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internal Improving our Data Processing Services (DPS)
We are developing our data processing services to transform how we collect, process and use data to improve health and care.
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internal Trusted Research Environment service for England
NHS Digital’s Trusted Research Environment (TRE) service for England provides approved researchers with access to essential linked, de-identified health data to quickly answer COVID-19 related research questions.
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internal Data Access Request Service (DARS)
The Data Access Request Service (DARS) can offer clinicians, researchers and commissioners the data required to help improve NHS services. We handle applications, process data and provide access to specific sets of data when requests are approved.
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internal Data Access Request Service (DARS) products and services
A description of the data products we use to provide data extracts and other services.
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internal Users, uses and access to Hospital Episode Statistics
Who hospital episode statistics (HES) are for, how they are used and how to apply for access. This includes the local authority HES Data Extract Service.
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internal DAE - service announcements and outages
Maintenance is planned on Data Access Environment (DAE) at the following dates and times. The system may be unavailable during these times.
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internal Master Person Service (MPS)
Master Person Service (MPS) is an enhanced patient-matching algorithm that increases the number of linkable records where incomplete records have been submitted.
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internal De-ID
‘De-identification’ protects people’s data and enables safe linkage across data sources. This enriches analysis by providing a more complete picture of health and care data.
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HES user training video
This video explains how to use HES data. It provides users with valuable context, leading to a better understanding of the data and how it's produced.
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Free data awareness training
The Safe Data Access Professionals Group helps share expertise, best practice and knowledge between organisations engaged in providing secure access to confidential sources of data from the health and social science research sector. This is aimed at promoting best practice when generating Safe Outputs in Safe Settings. These free data awareness training courses and modules provide you with best practice information on working with statistical data.