Helping researchers navigate the UK’s data infrastructure

We are here to enable data-led research in cardiovascular and circulatory health.

CVD-COVID-UK/COVID-IMPACT Dataset Summary Dashboard

CVD-COVID-UK/COVID-IMPACT Dataset Summary Dashboard

The dashboard provides an overview and interactive summaries of the datasets currently available through CVD-COVID-UK/COVID-IMPACT within the secure Trusted Research Environments (TREs) provided by NHS England for England, the National Data Safe Haven for Scotland and the SAIL databank for Wales.

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Key Datasets

Key Datasets

This selection of datasets have been identified and reviewed as helpful for use in cardiovascular research and clinical trials. The datasets are obtained from secondary (hospital) care. We plan to add further information and include primary care data shortly.

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Key Data Access Guidance

Key Data Access Guidance

Find out how to access data and other things that should be considered.

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External Resources – PPIE

A selection of helpful external resources for researchers to help you embed public and patient involvement and engagement into your work.

HDR UK's Guiding PPIE Principles

HDR UK developed these PPIE principles with patients, members of the public, staff members, members of their Public Advisory Board and other experts in the field.

HDR UK's Principles

UK Standards for Public Involvement

Better public involvement for better health and social care research.

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A Rough Guide to Public Involvement

This Rough Guide was produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

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Guidance on Involving the Public in Health Data Research

This guidance document is for researchers involving the public in health data research.

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How to write a Plain English Summary

This guidance is for researchers writing plain English summaries, and board and panel members including public reviewers.

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PPIE Training

An interactive course for new and experienced reviewers of health and social care research, which has been produced by a team of public reviewers and patient and public involvement professionals with the NIHR.

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