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The statistics branches within all government departments, together with the Office for National Statistics, form the Government Statistical Service. Statistics are also provided to government by the Information Centre for health and social care. Statistics are used to inform debate, decision making and research both within government and by the wider community.
The National Statistics Code of Practice sets out the key principles and standards which official statisticians are expected to follow and uphold. The code is supported by 13 protocols which describe how those principles and standards are to be implemented in practice.
How to access forms in order to submit data across divisions with the Department.
ROCR monitors central collections of information and helps minimise the burden on the NHS. All approved collections are allocated a ROCR Reference Number - any central collection without a valid number need not be completed by the NHS.
Published statistics listed in the main statistical work areas in the DH: healthcare, workforce, public health, and social care.
Developments in data collections including proposals, newsletters and past results.
On 11 October 2006, the Office For National Statistics (ONS) published guidelines for interpreting the National Statistics Code of Practice and associated protocols in the handling of health statistics across the health community in a way that balances data confidentiality risks with the public interest in the use of public figures.
Official UK statistics and information about statistics.
The Centre's role is to co-ordinate and streamline the collection and sharing of data about health and social care: by simplifying data gathering, it aims to reduce the burden of frontline staff.
