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Dataset-specific publications, such as Data Explained documents and user guides, can be found on the ADR UK Data Catalogue or on Flagship datasets.

Animation: Improving our society through administrative data research

This animated video, developed as part of an ADR UK Research Fellowship project, explains what administrative data is, how researchers can use it to inform policy, and how your privacy is protected when conducting administrative data research.

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Data First Cross-Justice System linked dataset – England and Wales: Key messages from the Data First User Representation Panel

This report records a meeting between Data First project partners and the Data First User Representation Panel. They met to discuss the potential of linking together administrative data from the civil and family courts with criminal justice system data already made available by the Data First programme. This report captures the main findings of the discussion with the intention to inform the future use of the linked data, including research priorities and scope for the growth of the linkage.

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The LEO dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (March 2023)

This report highlights key messages from stakeholders on the potential of the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset to inform the potential and use of the data.

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Homelessness Data England linked dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (April 2022)

This report records a roundtable discussion between third sector, policy and academic stakeholders and Homelessness Data England (HDE) project partners on the potential and use of the HDE dataset.

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The probation and criminal justice system linking dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (March 2022)

This report highlights key messages from the Data First User Representation Panel on the potential of the 'probation and criminal justice system linking dataset' to inform the future use of the linking dataset.

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The GUIE linked dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (February 2022)

This report highlights key messages from the ADR England Children & Young People Representative Panel on the potential of the GUIE linked dataset for research on children’s health, education and wellbeing.

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The WED linked dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (December 2021)

This report highlights key messages from stakeholders from charitable foundations, equalities groups, recruiters, trade unions and groups representing businesses on the potential of the WED linked dataset for research that explores wage and employment dynamics in Britain.

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Type 1 Diabetes at School & University: Public & Patient Workshop (August 2021)

This report details the findings of a patient and public workshop held in partnership with Diabetes UK in April 2021 with people living with type 1 diabetes. The workshop explored participants' views towards the use of personal identifiers for linking diabetes and education data for research.

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The ECHILD Database: Key messages from stakeholders (August 2021)

This report highlights key messages from government and third sector stakeholders on the potential of the newly linked ECHILD Database for research that explores the health and education outcomes of children and young people in England.

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Data First User Representation Panel: Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference for the Data First User Representation Panel, which works with the Data First team to represent the interests of justice system users, and to help shape this ADR UK-funded, Ministry of Justice programme in a way that delivers the greatest possible benefits and impact.

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