Researchers and analysts invited to join national User Advisory Group
NHS England’s Data for Research and Development Programme team is seeking new members for its User Advisory Group (UAG).
The Health Data User Group (HDUG) is recruiting to cohort 2 of the group. Established in July 2025, the UAG enables the programme to deliver technical service improvements across the network that meet the evidenced needs of health data users.
To support this, HDUG are looking to recruit participants for cohort 2 who are:
- Intended end-users of the network, including researchers, data scientists and data analysts who use code and analytical tools for research on a regular basis. You do not need to be familiar with the network to apply.
- Collectively representative of cross-sector interests, including pharma, biopharma, SMEs, healthtech, charities, academia and NHS researchers. HDUG is especially interested in current users of the SDEs with lived experience of using the environment.
What is involved
Participants will be expected to take part in a virtual group every six weeks for an hour, starting from Thursday 22 April 2026. The role is voluntary role and will run for up to six months.
Group members will be expected to primarily provide input on:
- Initial user research findings to support prioritisation of new service features and functionality.
- Low-fidelity prototype solutions to support user interface design changes.
- Ensuring that our user research is carried out with the right people.
How to apply
If you would like to become a member, please complete the short registration form to register your interest by 20 February 2026. The form will remain open after the deadline for future cohorts.
If you have any questions, email data.healthresearch@nhs.net.