An ex-bank worker and other members of the public are helping to run an innovative regional data project promising to enable healthcare research that’s faster, fairer and safer.
New £1m fund to accelerate research access to data
The South West Secure Data Environment (SDE) is encouraging organisations that hold health and social care data in the South West to share more of their data, to drive ground-breaking research and innovation to improve patient outcomes.
“It’s been a huge boost to my confidence and self-esteem”
Amanda, one of our original Digital Critical Friends, blogs on the benefits of working with us. It’s even helped her during challenging times.
Exploring data sharing with Children of the 90s
A new project will explore how data from Children of the 90s can be made available through the South West Secure Data Environment (SDE). The project aims to establish a framework for trusted data sharing between SDEs and long-term research projects.
“I never thought I’d be doing this during my retirement”
Mina, who has been one of our Digital Critical Friends (DCFs) from our very beginning, reflects on the journey that brought her to working with us and what it’s like to be a DCF.
Using data to tackle NHS and social care pressures
Two new research projects are aiming to improve patient flow and ease demand on healthcare services in the South West, thanks to a new online platform, the Secure Data Environment.
New name for our SDE
The South West Secure Data Environment (SDE) is the new name for the Great Western SDE. This change of name reflects the SDE’s geographic area in plainer, more recognisable language.
Important ethics milestone passed
The Secure Data Environment (SDE) for the South West region is now one step closer to becoming a reality. Plans for the South West SDE have received important ethics and confidentiality approval.