The Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS) Data Science Hub is a free, open-access resource offering researchers an opportunity to explore available regional and national health and social care datasets for research and understand dataset specific access requirements.
The Hub hosts resource packs for each dataset that outline: what data is held, variables, cost of access, user agreements, training requirements, access pathways, and more. It also includes guides for handling routine NHS data, guiding researchers through the process and sharing example code lists for collaboration.
Keep an eye out for our regular blog posts about the latest developments in the field of data science, including:
The new version of the Health Data Research UK (HDR UK)'s Gateway online platform that gives researcher the opportunity to search, discover and request access to health and health-related data in one place.
The Sudlow Review, published in November 2024, that highlights the vital need for secondary analysis of patient health data and the role it plays in improving and extending lives.
The ARC KSS Data Science Hub is a valuable resource for any researcher wanting to find out more about what health and social care data is available for research, and which dataset best suits their research needs.
