ONS

Over the next 12 months, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) will be taking forward some exciting developments. This will include continuing to bring in new datasets and progress new linkages, including those funded via ADR UK’s research-ready datasets funding call – data which we are confident will prove hugely valuable in providing new analytical insights. They will also continue to support the ADR UK Research Fellows working in the ONS Secure Research Service, using ADR England flagship datasets.  

Tracking impact continues to be key focus. Researchers are encouraged to inform the ONS about what they have published, allowing the team to highlight the impact of their work. The use of digital object identifiers should help in identifying mentions of the use of ONS data, and resulting publications and policy reports, across the wider internet.  

The ONS will support the development of the new Integrated Data Service and liaise with ADR UK to ensure an effective transition from the Secure Research Service.  

Finally, the ONS team are delighted to be playing a lead role in organising the ADR UK Conference 2023 in Birmingham in November. This will be fantastic opportunity to bring together all those involved in managing and using administrative data for public good research, with a particular focus on this year’s conference theme of improving resilience and inclusion.