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Statistics

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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.

Code of practice

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.

Statistical collection

How to access forms in order to submit data across divisions with the Department.

Review of Central Returns (RoCR)

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.

Statistical work areas

Published statistics listed in the main statistical work areas in the DH: healthcare, workforce, public health, and social care.

Statistical development

Developments in data collections including proposals, newsletters and past results.

Disclosure Review

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.

Additional links

Information Centre for health and social care

The Information Centre provides facts and figures to help the NHS and social services run effectively. It collects data from across the sector, analyses it, then converts it into useful information and statistics

UK Statistics Authority

Official UK statistics and information about statistics.

Government Statistical Service jobs

Information about how to apply for jobs in the Government Statistical Service

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