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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.

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Code of Practice for Official Statistics

This page provides links to compliance arrangements with the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008. Pre-release access lists to DH statistics and information on disclosure issues are also given.

Review of Central Returns (RoCR)

The ROCR process ensures that central collections of information are appropriate to their purpose, do not duplicate existing collections, and minimise the burden on the NHS of submitting the data.

ROCR is now accessible on the Information Centre for health and social care (IC) website

Statistical Consultation - Fundamental Review of Data Returns

The Government made a commitment in the White Paper Liberating the NHS to: "initiate a fundamental review of data returns, with the aim of culling returns of limited value." We are now consulting on this review. One part of the consultation document (Annex E) focuses on the impact of proposed changes on Official and National Statistics publications, and we invite the views of statistics users.

Statistical work areas

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

NHS outcomes and performance

Statistics on NHS outcomes and performance including elective and emergency care provided in hospitals.

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Information Centre for Health and Social Care (opens new window)

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

Office for National Statistics (opens new window)

Official UK statistics and information about statistics.

UK Statistics Authority (opens new window)

The Authority's statutory objective is to promote and safeguard the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good.

Government Statistical Service jobs (opens new window)

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

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