GSS equalities statistics interactive database

Abortions Notifications (DHSC)

Data from the abortion notification forms returned to the chief medical officers of England and Wales.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Department of Health and Social Care
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Medical practitioners performing an abortion on any woman in England and Wales
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 21/06/2022
Time series covers:: 1992 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Notes:: Guidance only - Sex inferred as all data on females. A guide for academic researchers who want to use abortion statistics are available.

Access Denied: A report into the frequency and impact of access refusals on assistance dog owners in 2019

The frequency and impact of access refusals on assistance dog owners in 2019.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Guide Dogs UK
Protected Characteristics:: Disability

Population coverage:: Guide and assistance dog owners
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/01/2019
Time series covers:: 2019
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 421
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Notes:: Publication only - The study, from which this output is based, collected data from 421 guide and assistance dog owners via an online survey.

Accident and Emergency Datamart (A&E2)

The Accident and Emergency (A&E) data mart has been in existence since June 2007. It was rebuilt and re-launched to NHS Boards in January 2011. It contains data from June 2007 to the present day on patient attendances at Emergency Departments, Minor Injuries Units and community hospital A&E's across NHS Scotland. The A&E data mart is one of the multiple data marts contained in the NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) Corporate Data Warehouse. Each data mart represents its own functional area e.g. acute, prescribing, etc.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Scotland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: All Emergency Departments and departments that provide Accident and Emergency (A&E) services in Scotland.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 04/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2007 to 2023
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: >1,000,000
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Useful links:: National datasets
Notes:: Sex is derived from NHS identifier rather than collected. All remaining protected characteristics are optional fields for completion.

Accident and Emergency Department Survey

This survey looks at the experiences of adults who have received care from an emergency department or an Urgent Treatment Centre. The survey has been running since 2003.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Care Quality Commission; NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: Patients who attended a major A&E department and were aged 16 or older were included.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/09/2016
Time series covers:: 2003 to 2014
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Number of individuals:: 40000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: NHS Trust
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Non-survey variable definitions
Notes:: Survey may be completed by someone accompanying the patient though instructions indicate they should be completed from the Patient's point of view

Active Lives Children and Young People Survey

The Active Lives Survey measures the number of people taking part in sport and physical activity. The Children and Young People Survey looks at the activity levels of children aged 5-16. Collection of data began in November 2015 and replaced the Active People Survey.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Sport England
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: All children in school years 1 to 11
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 11/01/2022
Time series covers:: 2017/18 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Bi-Annual
Number of individuals:: 100000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Active Lives Survey has been running since November 2015 and replaces the Active People Survey.

Active Lives Survey (formerly Active People Survey)

The Active Lives Survey measures the number of people taking part in sport and physical activity. The Active Lives Adult Survey focuses on people aged 16 and over. Collection of data Active Lives Adult Survey began in November 2015 and replaced the Active People Survey.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Sport England
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Disability

Population coverage:: People aged 16 years and over in private households.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 19/05/2022
Time series covers:: 2015/16 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Bi-Annual
Number of individuals:: 175000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Active Lives Survey has been running since November 2015 and replaces the Active People Survey.

Admission of patients to Mental Health Facilities (Wales)

Summary information on the number of patients admitted to mental health facilities in Wales, both formally (detained under a section of the Mental Health Act 1983 or other legislation) and informally.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Sex

Population coverage:: Admissions, changes in status and detentions under the Mental Health Act 1983 data collection (KP90), Welsh Government
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 01/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2010/11 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Notes:: Uses the K90 administered form for data collection. Reports on the number of admissions transferred from prison

Admitted Patient Care dataset (APCds)

This data shows Finished General Episodes. It covers all NHS and private Admitted Patient Care (day case and inpatient) activity taking place in any: acute, community, mental health NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust, other NHS hospital, non-NHS hospitals or institutions where the care delivered is NHS-funded.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: All NHS and private Admitted Patient Care (day case and inpatient) ACTIVITY taking place in any acute, community, mental health NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust, other NHS hospital OR non-NHS hospitals or institutions where the care delivered is NHS-funded.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: England

Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey

The Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) series provides data on the prevalence of both treated and untreated psychiatric disorder in the English adult population (aged 16 and over).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children

Population coverage:: Adults aged 16 and over living in private households in England, 2006-2007
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers; Homeless
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 29/09/2016
Time series covers:: 1993 to 2014
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 7546
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Derived variable list
Notes:: Homelessness - living rent free or squatting; contains information on employment status

Adult Social Care Survey (ASCS)

The adult social care survey asks people who are over 18 and who use adult social care about their experiences.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: Opinions of service users aged 18 and over in receipt of long-term support services funded or managed by social services
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 20/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2009/10 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 60000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: This survey is used to populate measures in the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework ASCOF

Adult inpatient survey

The adult inpatient survey shows the quality of in-patient experience. Adult inpatient services provide care to people who stay in hospital for one night or more for tests, medical treatment and surgery.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Care Quality Commission; NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Disability

Population coverage:: Patients aged 16 years or older, who had at least one overnight stay
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 30/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2016 to 2021
Number of individuals:: 60000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: NHS Trust
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Adult safeguarding

Information on adults suspected of being at risk as set out in Part 7 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health; Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Disability

Population coverage:: Adults at risk of abuse or neglect
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 23/10/2019
Time series covers:: 2016/17 to 2018/19
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 20436
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Notes:: Earlier data on [https://statswales.gov.wales/Catalogue/Health-and-Social-Care/Social-Services/Adult-Services/Adult-Safeguarding/Protection-of-Vulnerable-Adults; Protection of vulnerable adults: Prior to April 2016] is available

Adult's media literacy

Data on adults' media use and attitudes across TV, radio, games, mobile and the internet, with a particular focus on online use and attitudes.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ofcom
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: Residents of private households in the UK aged 16+
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 30/03/2022
Time series covers:: 2005 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 3660
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Adults receiving care and support

Adults receiving services by local authority and age group. The information is collected to captivate the number of adults who received a service provided through a social enterprise, co-operative, user led service or third sector organisation during the year.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Collects data on adults and adult carers in relation to social services
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 23/10/2019
Time series covers:: 2016/17 to 2018/19
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Technical guidance

Affordability tracker

The affordability of essential services, and research into the causes and incidence of unexpectedly high bills (bill shock).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ofcom
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: UK adults aged 18+ who are either sole or joint-decision maker for communications services in their household and/or those who personally use a mobile phone
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 29/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Ad-hoc
Number of individuals:: 1097
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Alternative Provision Census

Alternative Provision census data has information on children in Alternative Provision i.e. a school not maintained by an LA but which the authority is paying full tuition fees for.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Local authority census that requires the return of individual pupil records.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 10/07/2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority
Notes:: Guidance only

Annual Civil Service Employment Survey (ACSES)

This survey provides detailed diversity, earnings and geographical information on the make-up and structure of the Civil Service on an annual basis.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Cabinet Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Individuals that work within the Civil Service
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 27/02/2022
Time series covers:: 2006 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 500000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Notes:: Sexual Orientation and religious belief included from 2016

Annual Population Survey (APS)

The Annual Population Survey (APS), which began in 2004, aims to provide data that can produce reliable estimates at local authority level. Key topics covered in the survey include education, employment, health and ethnicity. The APS comprises key variables from the Labour Force Survey (LFS), all its associated LFS boosts and the APS boost sample.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Person residents in UK private households (including young people in student halls or similar during term time)
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers; Homeless
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 16/08/2022
Time series covers:: 2004 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 320000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables
Notes:: Disability from 2013 onwards

Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)

The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) is based on a 1% sample of employee jobs taken from HM Revenue and Customs PAYE records. Information on earnings and hours is obtained from employers and treated confidentially. ASHE does not cover the self-employed nor does it cover employees not paid during the reference period.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work; Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Working individuals aged 16+ residing and working in UK
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 26/10/2021
Time series covers:: 1997 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 180000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Useful links:: Questionnaire; ASHE example template
Notes:: Includes data on Standard Occupational Classification and Standard Industrial Classification

Asylum Claims on the basis of sexual orientation

Experimental statistics about asylum claims where sexual orientation formed part of the basis for the claim: it includes data on initial decisions and appeals for these claims.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Sexual Orientation

Population coverage:: Number of asylum claims made where sexual orientation formed part of the basis of the claim.
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 24/09/2020
Time series covers:: 2015 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Country
Notes:: Respondent's sexual orientation is not collected but provides data on asylum claims where sexual orientation is cited as a reason. Includes data on nationality of claimant.

Attainment data: KS1 & Phonics

Data shows the attainment of pupils in a phonics screening check and key stage 1 national curriculum teacher assessments.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education; Standards and Testing Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Key stage 1 pupils in state-funded schools.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 26/10/2017
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2017
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Notes:: English as an Additional Language. Captures Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Attainment data: KS4

Data shows achievements of pupils at key stage 4, and how they compare with other schools in their local authority area and in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Pupils at the end of key stage 4
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 30/04/2020
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2018
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Notes:: English as an Additional Language. Captures Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Attainment data: KS5 (16-18)

Information on A level and other results for 16- to 18-year-olds, including data by student characteristics.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: 16-18 to year olds in education.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 10/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2009/10 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Notes:: English as an Additional Language. Captures Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Attainment data:KS2

Data shows achievements of pupils in each state-funded primary school in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Pupils in each state-funded primary school
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 30/04/2020
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Notes:: English as an Additional Language. Captures Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Barriers to travel for people with mental health conditions

Research examining the barriers to travel or people with mental impairments such as dementia, learning disabilities and mental health conditions.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Department for Transport
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: People with mental impairments
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 30/11/2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: United Kingdom

Benefits Data

A collection of DWP benefit statistics, currently holding data relating to 16 different benefits/programmes.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Work and Pensions
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: DWP benefit claimants
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 15/11/2022
Time series covers:: 1997 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: Region
Geographical scale:: United Kingdom

Benefits Data: Employment and Support Allowance

Administrative data on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Work and Pensions
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: DWP benefit claimants
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 19/05/2020
Time series covers:: 2008 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: United Kingdom

Benefits Data: Personal Independence Payments

Administrative data on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which replaced for eligible working age people aged 16 to 64.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Work and Pensions
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: DWP benefit claimants
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 15/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2013/14 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Country

Birth Registrations

Administrative data via the GRO for all births in England and Wales which must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: General Register Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: All births in England and Wales must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Notes:: Guidance only

Birth notifications

Data for babies born in England, Wales and the Isle of Man who are issued with a unique NHS number as soon as possible after birth. This goes on to form their lifelong electronic patient record. The NHS Number helps healthcare staff and service providers to identify and match patients to their health records.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Pregnancy and Maternity

Population coverage:: Babies born in England, Wales and the Isle of Man - notify a birth within 36 hours
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: England, Wales and the Isle of Man
Notes:: Guidance only

Birth registrations Northern Ireland

Administrative data for all births in Northern Ireland which must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: All births in Northern Ireland must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 12/12/2022
Time series covers:: 1887 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland

Breast Screening (KC63)

The NHS Breast Screening Programme Central Return Data Set (KC63) provides information to the NHS Breast Screening Programme from Upper Tier Local Authorities on the Breast Screening history of their residents.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age

Population coverage:: Population of women covered by the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 24/02/2022
Time series covers:: 2007 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority

British Social Attitudes Survey (BSAS)

The British Social Attitudes survey asks around 3,000 people what it's like to live in Britain and what they think about how Britain is run. Since 1983 it has been measuring and tracking changes in people's social, political and moral attitudes.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Justice and Personal Security; Participation
Responsible organisations:: NatCen
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Adults (18+) living in private households in GB (excluding "crofting counties" north of the Caledonian Canal)
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/01/2022
Time series covers:: 1983 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 6250
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Main focus of the survey can change annually. 2016 included attitudes to gender reassignment

Bus passenger survey

Survey looking at the experiences of bus passengers.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Transport Focus
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Disability

Population coverage:: Bus passengers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/05/2020
Time series covers:: 2009 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 43872
Country coverage:: England (not London)
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

CORE (Continuous Recording of Lettings and Sales in Social Housing)

Information about new social housing lettings, sales, tenants and buyers across England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Private Registered Providers (PRP's) and Local Authority new social housing tenants.
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 29/01/2020
Time series covers:: 2007/08 to 2018/19
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

COVID-19 - The Shielding Behavioural Survey

The Shielding Behavioural Survey was compiled rapidly in response to policy questions on whether the population who had been advised to shield were actually following shielding guidance and other information. It was produced, run and analysed in a collaboration between the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Government Digital Service (GDS) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This survey was specifically designed to obtain information on the people advised by the government to shield from the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Health and Social Care; Department for Work and Pensions; Government Digital Service; Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Those identified as being clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV)
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 05/08/2021
Time series covers:: 2020
Frequency of release:: Twice a month
Number of individuals:: 4081
Country coverage:: England
Useful links:: Quality and methodology information

COVID-19 - VIVALDI-2

Understanding SARS-CoV-2 infection, immunity and its duration in care home staff and residents in the UK. This is a cohort study in staff and residents from over 100 care homes. This study is collecting serial blood samples and swabs to investigate the incidence and prevalence of current and past infection in this population. These results will be linked to individual-level data from residents and to information about care homes to investigate why some individuals become infected and why some care homes are more likely to have outbreaks than others.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: University College London; Department of Health and Social Care
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: All eligible residents and staff of participating FSHC residential or nursing homes in England
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2020 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables

COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS)

Incidence of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and prevalence of immunity to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) in the UK general population as assessed through repeated cross-sectional household surveys with additional serial sampling and longitudinal follow-up. Delivered in partnership with University of Oxford, University of Manchester, Public Health England and Wellcome Trust.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; University of Oxford; University of Manchester; Public Health England; Wellcome Trust
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Community population; community in this instance refers to private residential households and it excludes those in hospitals, care homes and/or other institutional settings.
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 06/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2020 to 2023
Frequency of release:: Weekly
Number of individuals:: 179000
Country coverage:: England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Percentage of people testing positive is available by CIS sub-region for Scotland (modelled).

COVID-19 Schools Infection Survey

The COVID-19 Schools Infection Survey aims to investigate the prevalence of current coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and COVID-19 antibodies among pupils and staff in sampled primary and secondary schools in England, measured at half-termly intervals during the school year.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Health
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Public Health England
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Oversamples schools in areas of England where coronavirus (COVID-19) infection was highest at the start of the academic year (September 2020).
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 27/10/2021
Time series covers:: 2020 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 12203
Country coverage:: England

CPS Case Outcomes by Principal Offence Category Data

A monthly breakdown of criminal case outcomes by principal offence category and CPS Area.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Crown Prosecution Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability

Population coverage:: Criminal cases
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 01/01/2020
Time series covers:: 2012 to 2018/19
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: CPS Area

CPS Court Proceedings Data

A collection of court data

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Crown Prosecution Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Disability

Population coverage:: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) caseload data
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 13/09/2018
Time series covers:: 2008/09 to 2019/20
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Notes:: This source links to a number of data sources, not all cover the protective characteristics highlighted.

Cancer Outcomes and Services Data (COSD)

The Cancer Outcome and Services Data set (COSD) has been the national standard for reporting cancer in the NHS in England since January 2013.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Public Health England
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: All patients diagnosed with or receiving cancer treatment In England. Approximately 350,000 cases of cancer in 2015.
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 01/04/2020
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

Care Home Census

The Care Home Census is an annual census of all adult care homes in Scotland that are registered with, and therefore regulated by, the Care Inspectorate.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Adult (18+) care homes
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 13/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2003 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Child Measurement Programme Data (CMP)

Contains key findings of the programme of child measurements carried out with children attending reception class in schools in Wales.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Public Health Wales
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: School children in reception or year 6. Aged 4-5 and 10-11
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 18/05/2022
Time series covers:: 2011/12 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 32160
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Notes:: Deprivation and rural/urban is included

Childhood Vaccination Coverage Data

Information about vaccination statistics in England as provided to us by Public Health England (PHE). Where possible national coverage data for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are also provided. They include data on childhood vaccination coverage (at 1, 2 and 5 years) collected through the Cover of Vaccination Evaluated Rapidly (COVER) collection and seasonal flu vaccination coverage for children aged 2 and 3 years.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children at ages 1, 2 and 5 years
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 29/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2004/05 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 625958
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Country; Local Authority
Notes:: Includes clinical at risk groups

Children and Young People's Health Services (CYPHS)

The CYPHS is a patient-level dataset providing information relating to NHS-funded community services for children and young people aged 18 years or under. These services can include health centres, schools and mental health trusts.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children aged 18 or under
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 08/11/2017
Time series covers:: 2015 to 2017
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

Children and Young People's Survey

The survey looks at the experiences of children aged between 0 and 15, who were admitted to hospital during November 2020, December 2020 and January 2021.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Care Quality Commission; NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children and young people up to the age of 15 who were admitted to hospital as an inpatient or as a day care patient
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 12/05/2022
Time series covers:: 2016 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 27374
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: NHS Trust
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Data also show how different health trusts performed on individual questions in the survey.

Children in Care return (OC2)

The OC2 survey collects a range of information on looked after children including educational achievement, economic activity, criminal convictions, sex, age, religion, ethnicity, disability, health assessments and placement.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Looked after children
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 11/11/2021
Time series covers:: 2011 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Useful links:: Administrative Forms

Children in Need Census

Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children in need
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 27/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2009/10 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Children looked after in England including adoption

Information on looked-after children at both national and local authority levels.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards; Health
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children looked after by local authorities
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless; Prison, youth custody or health and social care; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 17/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2009/10 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 80080
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Guidance

Children looked after survey (CLAS)

This is an annual individual level survey on Looked After Children. Examples of data variables captured are gender, age, ethnicity, SCN, special educational needs, statute group, type of accommodation, time looked after and admissions and discharges during the year.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children and young people looked after, on the child protection register and in secure care
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless; Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 14/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2012/13 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Guidance

Children receiving care and support census

Information on the characteristics and attributes of children receiving care and support.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children (under 18) and young carers receiving support from Social Services.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 18/08/2022
Time series covers:: 2017 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs Return (SEN2)

The information collected via the annual SEN2 survey form provides the major source of data collected on children and young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans (formerly statements of SEN). It is the only source of data on the totality of EHC plans maintained by individual local authorities.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: England local education authorities (152)
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 16/06/2022
Time series covers:: 2006 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority
Notes:: Guidance only - Resourcing of services for Children with special educational needs.

Children's Dental Health Survey

The 2013 survey provides statistical estimates on the dental health of 5, 8, 12 and 15 year old children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, using data collected during dental examinations conducted in schools on a random sample of children by NHS dentists and nurses. The survey measures changes in oral health since the last survey in 2003, and provides information on the distribution and severity of oral diseases and conditions in 2013.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Children aged 5, 8, 12 and 15 years old attending state and independent schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 2013.
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 19/03/2015
Time series covers:: 2013
Number of individuals:: 10000
Country coverage:: England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Technical Report

Children's Social Work Statistics

A collection of children and young people statistics, including data on looked after children, children on the child protection register and young people in secure accommodation.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children on the child protection register
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 29/03/2022
Time series covers:: 2002/03 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority

Children's media literacy

This survey collects detailed evidence on media use, attitudes and understanding among children and young people aged 5-15, as well as detailed information about the media access and use of young children aged 3-4

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ofcom
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children aged 3 to 15 years old in private households in the UK
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 30/05/2022
Time series covers:: 2006 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 3300
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Children's' service provisions

Information on children receiving care and support or young carers receiving support who have been assessed through the new assessment process set out in Part 3 (Assessing the needs of individuals) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children on the child protection register
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 23/10/2019
Time series covers:: 2016/17 to 2018/19
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Civil Partnership dissolutions

Civil partnership dissolutions which took place in England and Wales analysed by sex, age and previous marital status.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; General Register Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: Those with civil partnership dissolutions
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 09/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2007 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual

Civil partnerships in England and Wales

Civil partnership formations which took place in England and Wales analysed by sex, age, previous marital status and area of occurrence

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; General Register Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: Information recorded when civil partnerships are registered as part of civil registration
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 09/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2007 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Region
Notes:: Includes dissolution of civil partnership

Community Life Survey

The Community Life Survey is a key evidence source for understanding more about community engagement, volunteering and social cohesion, sampling adults (aged 16+) throughout England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Adults (aged 16 years and over) resident in England
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers; Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2001 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 10000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables;
Notes:: The survey moved to a self-completion online and paper mixed method approach from 2016-17 onwards, with an end to the previous face-to-face method. Covers caring responsibilities.

Community Mental Health Service User Survey

This survey looks at the experiences of people receiving community mental health services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Care Quality Commission; NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: People aged 18 or over who received care or treatment for a mental health condition
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 27/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2003 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 13418
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: NHS Trust
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Community Services Dataset

The CSDS is an extraction of data about children and adults in these categories: personal and demographic, social and personal circumstances, breastfeeding and nutrition, care event and screening activity, diagnoses, including long-term conditions and disabilities, scored assessments.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children

Population coverage:: 6-700,00 care contacts across all submitters
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 01/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2017 to 2023
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region
Useful links:: Variables

Concessionary travel statistics

Data on concessionary travel on buses.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Transport

Population coverage:: Bus Passengers (Concessions)
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 31/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2021 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Continuous Household Survey

Carried out by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). The survey aims to provide government departments with continuing information about population, housing, employment, education and health.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: Private Households
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 14/06/2022
Time series covers:: 1983 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 4103
Number of households:: 3533
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Country
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Court Proceedings Data

Guidance only. It outlines the key principles of the Children Act 1989 and explains the changes to some of the court-related sections of the Act following provisions in the Children and Families Act 2014.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: Those active in the criminal justice system
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 25/08/2022
Time series covers:: 2007 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Notes:: Guidance only - Adult or Juvenile offenders

Crime Survey for England and Wales

The Survey covers new and emerging crimes, fraud and online crime, as well as traditional crimes such as theft and assault. The survey also provides other valuable information about the nature of crimes, such as the location and timing of crimes, the characteristics of offenders and the relationship between victims and offenders.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health; Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; Kantar Public
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: Households in England and Wales
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 26/01/2023
Time series covers:: 1981 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 21000
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Dataset includes crimes that were motivated due to victims sexual identity

Crime Survey for England and Wales (10-15 years old)

The Survey covers new and emerging crimes, fraud and online crime, as well as traditional crimes such as theft and assault. The survey also provides other valuable information about the nature of crimes, such as the location and timing of crimes, the characteristics of offenders and the relationship between victims and offenders.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health; Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; Kantar Public
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Households in England and Wales
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 21/07/2022
Time series covers:: 1981 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 2398
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Dementia Diagnosis Data

Monthly data about people with dementia at each GP practice, including a dementia diagnosis rate indicator, as not everyone with dementia has a formal diagnosis.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: People with dementia at each GP practice
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 15/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2018 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Clinical Commissioning Groups
Useful links:: Variables

Department of Education Statistics, Northern Ireland

Collection of NI educational statistics.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department of Education Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Free school meals

Dataset type:: Other
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: District Council
Notes:: This source links to a number of data sources, not all cover the protective characteristics highlighted.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

These official statistics provide findings from the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) data collection

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Disability

Population coverage:: People for whom a safeguarding concern is raised
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 11/08/2022
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Dfi Driver & Vehicle Agency customer satisfaction survey

Data provides an indication of the levels of satisfaction across a range of key DVA customer service areas.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: Customers who had contact with DVA during the two months for August and September, 2016,
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 02/02/2017
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2016
Frequency of release:: Biennial
Number of individuals:: 6720
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Country
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Diagnostic Imaging Dataset (DID)

A central collection of detailed information about diagnostic imaging tests carried out on NHS patients, extracted from local Radiology Information Systems (RISs) and submitted monthly.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS England; NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: Diagnostic imaging tests carried out on NHS patients
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 19/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2012/13 to 2022/23
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: England

Disability consumer research

Survey tracking the access and use of communications devices and services among non-disabled and disabled consumers, and monitoring disabled consumers’ limitations and preventions of use caused by their disability.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ofcom
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region

Disabled Persons Railcard in circulation and issued

Data on disabled persons railcards (DPRC) in circulation and issued.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office of Rail and Road
Protected Characteristics:: Disability

Population coverage:: Disabled persons railcards (DPRC) in circulation and issued
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 03/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2012/13 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Notes:: Dataset relates to population registered disabled but does not collect disability information.

Disabled parking badges (BBIS)

Statistics and data about the number of disabled parking badges issued and held in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Transport
Protected Characteristics:: Disability

Population coverage:: All local authorities in England
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 21/07/2022
Time series covers:: 1997 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Country
Notes:: Dataset relates to population registered disabled but does not collect disability information.

Disabled passenger satisfaction survey

Survey to find out from those of reduced mobility, their personal experiences of voyages using ferries or cruise ships.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Disability

Population coverage:: Those who travel on ferries/cruise ships
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 19/10/2020
Time series covers:: 2018 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 250
Country coverage:: United Kingdom

Disabled persons railcards statistics

Periodic (4-weekly) statistics containing data on the number of disabled persons railcards in circulation.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office of Rail and Road
Protected Characteristics:: Disability

Population coverage:: Disabled persons railcards (DPRC) in circulation and issued
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 03/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2012/13 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Great Britain

Divorces (HMCTS)

Collection of data related to Divorces in England and Wales

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: Those with marriages ending in divorce
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 02/11/2022
Time series covers:: 1858 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual

Divorces in England and Wales

Annual divorce numbers and rates, by petitioner and decree granted, sex, age, previous marital status and percentage of marriages ending in divorce by year of marriage.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Divorces taking place in England and Wales
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 02/11/2022
Time series covers:: 1858 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: England and Wales
Notes:: Divorce statistics are derived from information recorded by Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service during the divorce process

Early Years Census

The Census is a statutory collection of data which takes place every January about early years providers that receive government funding for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Eligible 2 year olds and all 3 and 4 year olds in receipt of funded early education
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 28/06/2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority
Notes:: Guidance only - Includes Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Emergency Care Dataset

Data on why people attend Accident and Emergency (A&E) Departments.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS England; NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: All individuals interacting with Emergency Care facilities in hospitals in England. 19.6 million attendances (2014-15)
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 10/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2017 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England

Employment Programme Statistics (Northern Ireland)

Statistics which include analysis on programme participation, key personal characteristics of participants and numbers moving into employment

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Department for Communities Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Those on employment programmes and those moving into employment.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 29/07/2021
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority

English Housing Survey

A continuous national survey commissioned by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. It collects information about people’s housing circumstances and the condition and energy efficiency of housing in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards; Health
Responsible organisations:: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Dwellings and their occupants in England
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 15/12/2022
Time series covers:: 1967 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 9752
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit
Useful links:: Questionnaire

English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)

The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) collects data from people aged over 50 to understand all aspects of ageing in England. More than 18,000 people have taken part in the study since it started in 2002, with the same people re-interviewed every two years. ELSA collects information on people’s physical and mental health, wellbeing, finances and attitudes around ageing and how these change over time.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work; Health
Responsible organisations:: NatCen Social Research
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Individuals aged 50+
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 14/07/2020
Time series covers:: 2002 to 2019/20
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 10000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: User Guide

English School Census

Census on schools, pupils and their characteristics

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: School level and pupil level
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 09/06/2022
Time series covers:: 2002 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England

Essential Digital Skills Survey

Lloyds Bank UK commissioned Ipsos MORI to research the ‘essential digital skills’ of the UK population, 15+, which forms part of their ‘UK Consumer Digital Index 2020', the UK’s largest study of transactional, behavioural and attitudinal research including the Essential Digital Skills measure.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Lloyds Bank
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: People aged 15+ in the UK
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 24/09/2021
Time series covers:: 2016 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 2500
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Estimates of the Population Aged 85 and Over

Estimates of the population aged 85 and over in Northern Ireland, by age and sex

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Population aged 85 and over in Northern Ireland
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 23/09/2021
Time series covers:: 2001 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland

Estimates of the very old, including centenarians

Annual mid-year population estimates for people aged 90 years and over by sex and single year of age (90 to 104 years, and 105 years and over) and comparisons between UK countries.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; National Records of Scotland; Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Population estimates for those aged 90 and over
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 23/09/2021
Time series covers:: 2002 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Country

European Quality of Life Survey

This survey examines both the objective circumstances of European citizens' lives and how they feel about those circumstances and their lives in general. It looks at a range of issues, such as employment, income, education, housing, family, health and work-life balance. It also looks at subjective topics, such as people's levels of happiness, how satisfied they are with their lives, and how they perceive the quality of their societies.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Eurofound
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Residents aged 18 or older
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 23/01/2019
Time series covers:: 2003 to 2016
Frequency of release:: Every 4 years
Number of individuals:: 1304
Country coverage:: National
Geographical scale:: NUTS2
Useful links:: Questionnaire

European Social Survey

The European Social Survey (ESS) is a biennial cross-national survey of attitudes and behaviour established in 2001. The ESS uses cross-sectional, probability samples which are representative of all persons aged 15 and over resident within private households in each country.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work; Health; Justice and Personal Security; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Economic and Social Research Council
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Individuals aged 15 and over
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 22/06/2022
Time series covers:: 2002 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Bi-Annual
Number of individuals:: 1500
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Useful links:: Questionnaire

European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC)

Cross-sectional and longitudinal multidimensional microdata on income, poverty, social exclusion and living conditions.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; Eurostat
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Households in the UK. Data are collected for all adults in the household aged 16 years and over, and also at household level. A small amount of information is collected about children, by parental proxy.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 08/04/2022
Time series covers:: 2006 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 7500
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Variables

Experiences of disabled rail passengers

Research on the experiences of disabled rail passengers in Great Britain from research with Transport Focus in 2017.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Transport
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Disabled rail passengers in Great Britain
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 08/07/2019
Time series covers:: 2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 50
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Notes:: Publication only - The research was conducted with disabled passengers and disabled people who do not currently travel by rail. Research participants self-reported disability or an impairment; results are not representative of all disabled people or passengers in Great Britain.

Experiences of passenger assist

Survey of those using Passenger Assist.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office of Rail and Road
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Passengers requiring assistance and companions travelling with someone requiring assistance.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 07/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2018/19 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 5290
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Publication only.

Family Resources Survey (FRS)

A continuous household survey which collects information on a representative sample of private households in the United Kingdom. Included statistics: income from all sources, housing tenure, caring needs and responsibilities, disability, pension participation.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work; Living Standards; Health
Responsible organisations:: Department for Work and Pensions
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Private households in the UK
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 31/03/2022
Time series covers:: 1993 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 19387
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Enhanced Dataset

Information about FGM within the patient population, as treated by the NHS in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Pregnancy and Maternity

Population coverage:: Women and girls who have undergone FGM and come into contact with the NHS in England.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 20/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2015 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Number of individuals:: 1630
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Notes:: Country of birth data collected

Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) Data

Information on the number of cases reported to the government's Forced Marriage Unit through its public helpline and email inbox

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office; Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Sexual Orientation; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Cases reported to the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) via its public helpline and email inbox
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 28/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2009 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region

Foster care dataset and self assessment (Ofsted)

Information from 151 local authority fostering agencies and around 280 independent fostering agencies on:characteristics of foster carers, terms of approval of fostering households, capacity and the use of fostering places, recruitment and retention of fostering households, data on complaints, allegations and numbers of brother and sister placement.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Ofsted
Protected Characteristics:: Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: England local education authorities (152)
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 04/04/2022
Time series covers:: 2008 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority
Notes:: Guidance only - Information on fostering households, foster carers, and the children fostered.

Fuel Poverty Dataset

The number of households in fuel poverty in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Households in England
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 24/02/2022
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region

GP Patient Survey

The GP Patient Survey assesses patients’ experience of healthcare services provided by GP practices and experience of NHS dental services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS England
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Disability

Population coverage:: Patients aged 16+ who have been registered at a GP for 6+ months
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2006 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 720000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Clinical Commissioning Groups
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables

Gender Identity Development Service referral figures

Total referrals generated by Gender Identity Development Service electronic patient record system

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Gender Identity Development Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Referrals to GIDS
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 07/06/2022
Time series covers:: 2010/11 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region

Genitourinary Medicine Clinic Activity Data Set

Genitourinary Medicine Clinic Activity Data Set including:

Sexual health issues
Sexual health procedures
Sexual health source of attendance

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation

Population coverage:: Patients that have visited a Genitourinary Medicine Clinic within reference period
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 15/04/2021
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Super Output Areas

Guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983 (SSDA702)

Data on guardianship under the Mental Health Act, 1983

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Sex

Population coverage:: People who are subjected to a guardianship order
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 21/10/2021
Time series covers:: 2005 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Hate Crime Survey

Statistics on hate crimes recorded by the police and information on hate crime from the Crime Survey for England and Wales.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability

Population coverage:: Hate crimes recorded by the police.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 06/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2011/12 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales

Health Behaviour in School Aged Children, England

The study captures data on young people’s health, health behaviours and social environment.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Department of Health and Social Care; WHO Regional Office for Europe
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Free school meals

Population coverage:: School-aged children
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/01/2020
Time series covers:: 1983/84 to 2017/18
Frequency of release:: Quadrennially
Number of individuals:: 3398
Country coverage:: England
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Publication only which includes the questions that were asked on the survey.

Health Behaviour in School Aged Children, Scotland

The study captures data on young people’s health, health behaviours and social environment.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Department of Health and Social Care; WHO Regional Office for Europe
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Free school meals

Population coverage:: School-aged children
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/01/2020
Time series covers:: 19858/86 to 2017/18
Frequency of release:: Quadrennially
Number of individuals:: 5286
Country coverage:: Scotland
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Publication only which includes the questions that were asked on the survey.

Health Behaviour in School Aged Children, Wales

The study captures data on young people’s health, health behaviours and social environment.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Department of Health; WHO Regional Office for Europe
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Free school meals

Population coverage:: School-aged children
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/01/2020
Time series covers:: 19858/86 to 2017/18
Frequency of release:: Quadrennially
Number of individuals:: 9000
Country coverage:: Wales
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Publication only which includes the questions that were asked on the survey.

Health Survey Northern Ireland

Health Survey Northern Ireland is a department of health survey that runs every year on a continuous basis. The survey covers a range of health topics that are important to the lives of people in Northern Ireland today. It has been running from April 2010 with separate modules for different policy areas included in different financial years.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Residents of NI
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers; Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 16/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 3154
Number of households:: 980
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Health and Social Care Trusts
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Health Survey for England

The survey monitors trends in the nation’s health and care. It provides information about adults aged 16 and over, and children aged 0 to 15, living in private households in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: 8000 adults and 2000 children every year. Stratified random sample representative of the population of private households in England.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 15/12/2022
Time series covers:: 1993 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 7000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Health and Employment After Fifty (HEAF) study

Prospective cohort study of older people drawn from the patient registers of 24 English general practices which contribute data to a primary care research database

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: University of Southampton/MRC/ESRC
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: Older people drawn from the patient registers of 24 English general practices
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Time series covers:: 2013/14 to 2017/18
Number of individuals:: 8134 participants aged 50-64
Country coverage:: England

Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Staff Record

Provides details of staff employment at UK higher education (HE) providers.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/collection/c16025/coverage
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 17/02/2022
Time series covers:: 1994/95 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 224530
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Notes:: SOC2010 is captured, not NS-SEC

Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Student Record

A collection of data about students in higher education.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/collection/c16051/coverage
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 10/02/2022
Time series covers:: 1994/95 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 2912380
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Home Office Immigration Statistics

Quarterly and annual statistics relating to those: coming to the UK; extending their stay (temporarily or permanently); gaining citizenship; applying for asylum; and being detained or removed, as well as immigration for work, study and family reasons.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Those coming to the UK; extending their stay (temporarily or permanently); gaining citizenship; applying for asylum; and being detained or removed, as well as immigration for work, study and family reasons.
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: In immigration detention; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 24/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: World

Home Office Operational Statistics Data Collection

A collection of statistics in the form of commentary, tables and data on the following: crime, migration, policing and police workforce, alcohol and drugs, licensing, animals in science, counter-terrorism, fire and rescue.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: Employees of the Home Office
Dataset type:: Administrative
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England

Homeless Case Level Information Collection (H-CLIC) Data

Data used in the monitoring of statutory homelessness by local authorities in England following commencement of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Homeless individuals
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 11/04/2019
Time series covers:: 2018 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Homelessness - Live tables

The latest data tables on homelessness.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: Homeless households
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless; Prison, youth custody or health and social care; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 24/11/2022
Time series covers:: 1998 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Homelessness Data Collection

Information on the number of households accepted as homeless, reasons for homelessness and the number of households in temporary accommodation.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Homeless households in Wales
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 28/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2015/16 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Homelessness P1E Data

Statistics about homelessness for every local authority in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: Homeless applications
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 12/04/2020
Time series covers:: 2009/10 to 2017/18
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Notes:: Statistics about homelessness for every local authority in England.

Homelessness statistics HL1

A collection of statistics on homelessness in Scotland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: Homeless applications
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 18/08/2022
Time series covers:: 2016 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Homelessness statistics PREVENT1

Case level data collection to monitor housing options/ homelessness prevention in Scotland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: Case level data collection to monitor housing options/ homelessness prevention in Scotland
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 18/08/2022
Time series covers:: 2016 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Hospital Episode Statistics (HES)

A database containing details of all admissions, A and E attendances and outpatient appointments at NHS hospitals in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health; Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: HES data covers all NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England 20 million APC and 100 million OP NHS numbers a year in England (HALE)
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 28/09/2022
Time series covers:: 1989 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

Households Below Average Income

Statistics on the number and percentage of people living in low income households

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Work and Pensions
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Respondents of FRS
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 24/05/2022
Time series covers:: 1994/95 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Notes:: Data are derived from the Family Resources Survey (FRS)

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) dataset

The IAPT programme is supported by a regular return of data generated by providers of IAPT services in delivering those services to patients. These data are received by NHS Digital and released as statistical publications covering activity, waiting times and patient outcomes such as recovery.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: Adults accessing NHS-funded IAPT services in England
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 09/12/2021
Time series covers:: 2012/13 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 900000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Clinical Commissioning Groups

Individual Insolvencies

Official statistics for individual insolvencies in England and Wales, broken down by region and local authority areas, age and gender.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Insolvency Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Individual insolvencies in England and Wales
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 28/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Individual Learner Record

Information about learner data that publicly funded colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (FE providers) must collect and return.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Education and Skills Funding Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: 19+ FE and all ages for apprenticeships
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 28/02/2020
Time series covers:: 2010/11 to 2019/20
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Internet access - households and individuals

Internet usage including frequency of internet use, internet activities and internet purchasing.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Internet users
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 07/08/2020
Time series covers:: 1998 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 2000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom

Internet users

Data on internet use in the UK annual estimates by age, sex, disability, ethnic group, economic activity and geographical location,

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: All 16+
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 06/04/2021
Time series covers:: 2011 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 100000
Number of households:: 40000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables

Judicial Diversity Statistics

Judicial diversity statistics are published annual giving a diversity breakdown of the courts and tribunals judiciary and non-legal members for that year period.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Courts and Tribunal Judiciary
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: Employees of the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 16/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2017 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Region

Kids' Life and Times survey

Research completed by Queen’s University and Ulster University on what children think about school and whether they feel healthy and happy in their lives.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ulster University; Queen's University Belfast
Protected Characteristics:: Sex; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children P7 age (10-11)
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2008 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 4505
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Useful links:: Questionnaire

LGBT Survey

This survey gathers information about the experiences of LGBT people in the UK.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Health; Justice and Personal Security; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Government Equalities Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: individuals who self-identified as having a minority sexual orientation or gender identity, or as intersex, and were aged 16 or above and living in the UK
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 03/07/2018
Time series covers:: 2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 108100
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Labour Force Survey

A study of the employment circumstances of the UK population. It is the largest household study in the UK and provides the official measures of employment and unemployment.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: All persons normally resident in private households in GB and (from 1994) NI
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 14/02/2023
Time series covers:: 1975 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Number of individuals:: 217767
Number of households:: 90000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables

Learning Disability Census

The Learning Disability Census provides an individual record-level snapshot of inpatients with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and/or behaviour that challenges, and the services they receive, for patients who were inpatients in NHS and independent services at midnight on 30 September each year.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Health and Social Care Information Centre
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Individual record-level snapshot of inpatients with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and/or behaviour that challenges, and the services they receive, for patients who were inpatients in NHS and independent services at midnight on 30 September each year
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 11/03/2016
Time series covers:: 2015
Number of individuals:: 3000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Clinical Commissioning Groups

Level 2 and 3 attainment by young people aged 19 in 2017

The attainment of young people aged 19 in the 2016 to 2017 academic year.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Young people aged 19
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 24/05/2018
Time series covers:: 2003/04 to 2016/17
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 616,941 (2017 cohort)
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Postcode

Life Opportunities Survey

Survey results providing data on how disabled and non-disabled people participate in society.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics; Office for Disability Issues; Department for Work and Pensions
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: People aged 16 and over in private households in Great Britain. Parents or guardians were also asked to provide some key data about children, aged 11 to 15. Children took part in a face-to-face interview when they reached age 16.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 10/09/2015
Time series covers:: 2009 to2014
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 48285
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Living Costs and Food Survey (LCF)

The survey collects information on spending patterns and the cost of living that reflect household budgets. It is conducted throughout the year, across the whole of the UK, and is the most significant survey on household spending in the UK.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Families/Households
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 18/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2008/09 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 5170
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: A household food consumption and expenditure survey has been conducted each year in Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland) since 1940.

Local Authority School Counselling Services collection, Welsh Government

Information on provision of independent counselling services for children and young people aged between 11 and 18 and pupils in Year 6 of primary school.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Those who independent counselling services for children and young people aged between 11 and 18 and pupils in Year 6 of primary school.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 30/03/2022
Time series covers:: 2013/14 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: County

Longitudinal Educational Outcomes

Experimental statistics on employment and earnings of higher education graduates using matched data from different government departments.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Sex

Population coverage:: Employment and earnings outcomes in the tax year 2014/15 for those who graduated with an undergraduate degree in 2008/09, 2010/11 and 2012/13 from a higher education institution (HEI) in Great Britain.
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 01/01/2017
Time series covers:: 2014/15 to 2014/15
Frequency of release:: Experimental
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Great Britain
Notes:: Contains gender pay gap data for university graduates based on subject studied.

Longitudinal Study

The ONS Longitudinal Study (LS) contains linked census and life events data for a 1% sample of the population of England and Wales.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: 1% sample of the population of England and Wales
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 31/03/2017
Time series covers:: 1971 to 2011
Frequency of release:: Every 10 years
Number of individuals:: 500000
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Notes:: Linked records of census since 1971, for people born on one of four selected dates in a calendar year. Also linked to life events data, including births to selected mothers, deaths and cancer registrations.

Looked after children census

Numbers and characteristics of children looked after by local authorities, including placement and legal status.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Looked after children (under 18 years of age)
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 22/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2003 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Managing and Minimising Physical Restraint (MMPR) Data

Guidance only on managing young people in secure training centres and young offender institutions, with restraint only used as a last resort.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Ministry of Justice; National Offender Management Service; Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Disability

Population coverage:: Provider records - use of force data
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 30/10/2014
Time series covers:: 2013/124
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Notes:: Guidance only.

Marriage registrations

Official information on marriages in England and Wales

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: General Register Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: Marriage or civil partnerships registered in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Notes:: Guidance only.

Maternity Indicators Dataset

Statistics from antenatal, birth, and child health records including smoking during pregnancy, breastfeeding and birthweights for children born in Wales.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Every initial assessment onwards of mother and baby (or babies) for all births. There were approximately 30,000 births in Wales in 2017
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 14/06/2022
Time series covers:: 2018 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales

Maternity Services Dataset (MSDS)

The Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS) is a patient-level data set that captures information about activity carried out by Maternity Services relating to a mother and baby(s), from the point of the first booking appointment until mother and baby(s) are discharged from maternity services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: In 2016-17 355,850 deliveries were recorded in England
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit

Maternity Services Survey

A survey which looks at the experiences of women receiving maternity services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Care Quality Commission; NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Pregnancy and Maternity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Women aged 16 or over
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 11/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 23000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: NHS Trust
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Mental Health Services Dataset

The Mental Health Services Data Set (MHSDS) collects data from the health records of individual children, young people and adults who are in contact with mental health services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: All individuals who have interacted with secondary mental healthcare service in England
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

Mental health and travel

This report contains the results from an on-line survey of people who have a mental health condition to find out about the difficulties that they face when making a journey and ways that these can be overcome.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Centre for Transport Studies, University College London
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: People who have a mental health condition
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/06/2019
Time series covers:: 2018 to 2018
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 389
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Notes:: Publication only.

Metropolitan Police Service Stop and Search Data

Information on persons stopped and searched within the London area

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Metropolitan Police Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Persons stopped and searched within the London area
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 31/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2015 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: UK
Geographical scale:: Police Force Area; Lower Layer Super Output Area

Millennium Cohort Study

The study (MCS) follows the lives of around 19,000 young people born across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2000-02. The study provides multiple measures of the cohort members’ physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and behavioural development over time, as well as detailed information on their daily life, behaviour and experiences.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Centre for Longitudinal Studies, University College London
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals; NS SEC

Population coverage:: The sample population for MCS was drawn from all live births in the United Kingdom over 12 months (from 1 September 2000 in England and Wales and for 59 weeks from 22 November 2000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland)
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/11/2020
Time series covers:: 2000 to 2018/19
Number of individuals:: 19000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables

Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment (MENE)

The MENE survey provides trend data for how people experience the natural environment in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Natural England
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Adults (aged 16 or over) in private households
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/09/2019
Time series covers:: 2009/10 to 2018/19
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 25000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Technical Report
Notes:: The People and Nature Survey builds on the Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment (MENE) survey which ran from 2009 to 2019.

Mortality data

This dataset provides mortality statistics for England and Wales, broken down by calendar year of registration, age, sex, underlying cause of death and area of usual residence of the deceased.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Mortality statistics for England and Wales, broken down by calendar year of registration, age, sex, underlying cause of death and area of usual residence of the deceased.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 13/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2023
Frequency of release:: Weekly
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit

NI Benefits Statistics Summary

The Benefits Statistics Summary provides an up-to-date, concise overview of the main benefits administered by the Department for Communities.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Communities Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Claimant numbers for each benefit
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 30/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland

National Child Measurement Programme

The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) measures the height and weight of children in Reception class (aged 4 to 5) and year 6 (aged 10 to 11), to assess overweight and obesity levels in children within primary schools.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children in Reception and Year 6 in state schools in England.
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 06/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2006/07 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 1171322
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority
Notes:: To annually record the height and weight measurements of children in Reception and Year 6 in state schools in England enabling detailed analysis of the prevalence and trends in child overweight and obesity levels.

National Community Child Health Database (NCCHD)

The National Community Child Health Database (NCCHD) includes details relating to maternal and child health related indicators such as births, immunisation screening and safeguarding of children.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Records for all children born, resident or treated in Wales and born after 1987
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: Wales
Notes:: The NCCHD birth figures are not meant to replace the Office for National Statistics (ONS) birth registration statistics which are the official births statistics for Wales. The NCCHD is usually used when the indicators are not available from the ONS dataset e.g. breastfeeding and gestation.

National Counter Terrorism Policing Operations Centre (NCTPOC) Arrest and Outcomes Data

Information on the use of police powers under terrorism and subsequent legislation in Great Britain. Also covering arrests for terrorist-related activity under other legislation such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: Individuals arrested in relation to terrorism
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 08/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2001 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region

National DNA Database (NDNAD)

Data collection bringing together information relating to the National DNA Database which is part of the Forensic Information Databases Service.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 05/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2023
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: England and Wales

National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS)

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey assesses the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population of the UK.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Public Health England; UK Food Standards Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: UK representative sample of 1000 people per year, 500 adults (aged 19 years and older) and 500 children (aged 1.5 to 18 years).
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 11/12/2020
Time series covers:: 1992/93 to 2018/19
Number of individuals:: 1000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS)

Data collection bringing together drug treatment data for young people and adults within community and secure-setting based treatment providers.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Public Health England; University of Manchester
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Young people and adults within community and secure-setting based treatment providers
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 01/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2005/06 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

National Health Service Central Register (NHSCR)

The National Health Service Central Register (NHSCR) contains basic demographic details of everyone who was born, or have died, in Scotland plus anyone else who is (or has been) on the list of a general medical practitioner in Scotland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: National Records of Scotland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Population of Scotland that was born in Scotland and all registered at a GP in Scotland
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: Scotland

National Offender Management Service Human Resource Management Service (NOMS HRMS) Data

Database containing personal details of all staff at the Prison Service and National Offender Management Service. Such as name, age, address and bank account details. Also includes performance ratings and professional accreditation markings where applicable.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Ministry of Justice
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Disability

Population coverage:: Employees of NOMS
Dataset type:: Administrative
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Notes:: This data hasn’t been released by the publisher. Contact the publisher for more information.

National Pupil Database

Documents for researchers and third parties applying for data extracts from the national pupil database, ILR and HESA.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Free school meals

Dataset type:: Other
Country coverage:: England
Notes:: Information only - for researchers and third-party organisations applying for data extracts from the national pupil database (NPD), individualised learner record (ILR) and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

National Radiotherapy Dataset (RTDS)

The Radiotherapy Data Set (RTDS) standard (SCCI0111) is an existing standard that has required all NHS Acute Trust providers of radiotherapy services in England to collect and submit standardised data monthly against a nationally defined data set since 2009.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: All facilities providing radiotherapy services
Dataset type:: Administrative

National Rail Passenger Survey

A network-wide picture of passengers’ satisfaction with rail travel.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Transport Focus
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: Rail passengers
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 02/07/2020
Time series covers:: 1999 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 50000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Useful links:: Questionnaire

National Study of Health and Well-being: Children and Young People

This survey series provides data on trends in child mental health.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: 5 to 19 year olds
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/09/2021
Time series covers:: 1999 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 3667
Country coverage:: England

National Survey for Wales

A large-scale survey of adults in Wales, covering a range of topics such as wellbeing and people’s views on public services. From 2016-17 onwards the National Survey also contains topics that were previously included in the Welsh Health Survey, the Arts in Wales Survey, the Welsh Outdoor Recreation Survey and the Active Adults Survey.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Living Standards; Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government; Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Individuals aged 16 or over living in private households in Wales
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 14/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2012/13 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 12000
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: The National Survey brings together five surveys previously commissioned by the Welsh Government and three of its sponsored bodies (Natural Resources Wales, Sport Wales, Arts Council of Wales), dating back to 2003.

National Survey of Bereaved People (VOICES)

The survey collects information on bereaved people’s views on the quality of care provided to a friend or relative in the last 3 months of life, for England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Department of Health and Social Care; Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: Persons who registered the death of a deceased person, surveyed approximately 4-11 months after the death of the deceased.
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 09/07/2015
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2015
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 49000
Country coverage:: England
Useful links:: Questionnaire

National Travel Attitudes Survey

Statistics about public attitudes towards transport and their opinions.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Transport
Protected Characteristics:: Disability

Population coverage:: Aged 16 and over
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 28/01/2021
Time series covers:: 2019 to 2020
Number of individuals:: 4000
Useful links:: Questionnaire

National Travel Survey

A household survey designed to monitor long-term trends in personal travel and to inform the development of policy. It is the primary source of data on personal travel patterns by residents of England within Great Britain. The survey collects information on how, why, when and where people travel as well as factors affecting travel (e.g. car availability and driving licence holding).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Transport
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Households
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 31/08/2022
Time series covers:: 1972 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 7000
Number of households:: 12852
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

National Workforce Dataset (NWD)

Dataset of NHS employees

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: NHS employees
Dataset type:: Administrative

Northern Ireland Housing Statistics

An annual compendium of statistics containing information on a range of areas relating to housing including Supply; Energy; Social Renting Demand; Private Renting Demand; Owner Occupier Demand and Household Characteristics.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Communities Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 15/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2016/17 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey

Setup by Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University and run every year, the survey aims to put on record the attitudes, values and beliefs of the people in Northern Ireland on a wide range of social policy issues.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Participation
Responsible organisations:: ARK - Ulster University / Queen's University Belfast
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Adults aged 18 or over, living in private households in Northern Ireland
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 08/08/2022
Time series covers:: 1998 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 1200
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Country
Useful links:: [https://www.ark.ac.uk/nilt/quests/; Questionnaire}

Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2017

The measures, known as NIMDM 2017, provide a mechanism for ranking the 890 Super Output areas (SOAs) in Northern Ireland from the most deprived (rank 1) to the least deprived (rank 890). They include ranks of the areas for each of 7 distinct types (or domains) of deprivation, which have been combined to produce an overall multiple deprivation measure (MDM) rank of the areas.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Disability

Population coverage:: Super Output areas (SOAs) in Northern Ireland
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 23/11/2017
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Super Output Areas
Notes:: The updated deprivation measures were released on 23rd November 2017 replacing the NIMDM 2010 as the official measure of deprivation in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey

The survey carries a number of different questions for various clients. The selected respondent completes the clients’ modules. We also collect details of employment, education, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation and income from the selected respondent.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Communities Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Religion or Belief; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Persons aged 16+
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 06/02/2018
Time series covers:: 2012 to 2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 2200
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Transport Statistics

The Northern Ireland transport statistics presents information on the road network, public transport and accessible transport in Northern Ireland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Disability

Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 30/09/2021
Time series covers:: 1999/2000 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland

Operation of Police Powers under the Terrorism Act 2000

Statistical material relating to the Terrorism Act 2000, including arrests and outcomes, and stops and searches.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: Persons connected with terrorism-related activity
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 08/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2002 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: Great Britain

Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN)

The survey covers a range of topics including information about you and your household, your health and employment. It also includes information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how you and others have been affected by the pandemic.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Adults aged 16 and over living in private households in Great Britain
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/04/2022
Time series covers:: 1990 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Number of households:: 1100
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region

Opinions and Lifestyle Survey – COVID-19 module

The aim of the ONS Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Covid-19 Module, 2020 study is to help understand the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain. It is a weekly survey initiated in March 2020. It is an Ad-Hoc household survey to measure the attitudes and behaviour towards the Covid-19 in general. The study allows the breakdown of impacts by at-risk age, gender and underlying health condition.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Adults 16 years of age or more living in Great Britain
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 18/06/2021
Time series covers:: 2020 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Weekly
Number of individuals:: 6022
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Government Office Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables
Notes:: The flexible nature of this survey means questions are adapted as the pandemic, and the subsequent response to the pandemic, changed.

Oxford Internet Survey

Undertaken every two years since 2003, it surveys users, non-users, and ex-users, covering Internet and ICT access and use, attitudes to technology, and supporting demographic and geographic information.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: People aged 18 and over
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 09/09/2019
Time series covers:: 2003 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Bi-Annual
Number of households:: 1818
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Passenger assistance statistics

Statistics containing data on the number of passengers booking assistance and the number delivered by train operating companies.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office of Rail and Road
Protected Characteristics:: Disability

Population coverage:: Rail passengers
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 19/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2012/13 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Geographical scale:: United Kingdom

Patient Episode Database for Wales (PEDW)

The database contains all inpatient and day case activity undertaken in NHS Wales plus data on Welsh residents treated in English Trusts.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Wales Informatics Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: Contains records of the inpatient/day case care received by all patients in NHS hospitals in Wales and for Welsh residents treated in NHS hospitals in England.
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 09/02/2022
Time series covers:: 1991 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) data

Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) measure health gain in patients undergoing hip replacement, knee replacement and up to September 2017, varicose vein and groin hernia surgery in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: Patient’s health status or health-related quality of life at a single point in time
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 12/08/2021
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2020/21
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

Patients registered at a GP practice data

Data shows the number of patients registered at a GP practice. The numbers are shown at national, CCG or GP practice level.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Patients registered at a GP practice
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 12/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2023
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Clinical Commissioning Groups

People and Nature Survey

Gathers evidence and trend data through an online survey relating to people’s enjoyment, access, understanding of and attitudes to the natural environment, and it’s contributions to wellbeing.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Natural England
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: People aged 16 and over
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 12/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2020 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Number of individuals:: 25000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Technical report

Personal Demographic Service (PDS)

The Personal Demographics Service (PDS) is the national electronic database of NHS patient details such as name, address, date of birth and NHS Number.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Pregnancy and Maternity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: NHS patient details
Dataset type:: Administrative
Number of individuals:: 74000000
Country coverage:: England and Wales

Police Recorded Crime

Data on police recorded crime and outcomes

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability

Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 21/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2009 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales

Police powers and procedures England and Wales statistics

Statistics on arrests for recorded crime, stops and searches, breath tests and police action in relation to motoring offences.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: UK Population that have been arrested
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 17/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2006/07 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: Varies
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Police Region
Useful links:: User Guide
Notes:: Includes data on the numbers detained under the mental health act (Impairments)

Pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage: Employer's survey

Data on pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage in the workplace.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Equality and Human Rights Commission; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Pregnancy and Maternity

Population coverage:: Employers of pregnant women
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 23/07/2015
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2015
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 3000
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage: Mother's survey

Data on pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage in the workplace.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Equality and Human Rights Commission; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: Mothers who had a child between nine and 24 months, who had worked during pregnancy
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 23/07/2015
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2015
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 3254
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Prison National Offender Management Information System (p-NOMIS) Data

Operational database used in prisons for the management of offenders. It contains offenders' personal details, age group, type of offence(s), type of custody (including those remanded on bail and sentenced), sentence length, prisoner movement data (internal and external), case note information, addresses of the prisoner (release, reception and curfew) and involvement in breaches of prison discipline. It also includes full details of the prisoners’ visits

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Ministry of Justice
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: Offenders who are in prison
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 10/02/2016
Time series covers:: 2016
Notes:: Data not released.

Psychiatric Census

The psychiatric census covers patients who are resident in NHS mental health hospitals and mental health units in NHS hospitals which may have other specialties.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government; Stats Wales
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Patients who are resident in NHS mental health hospitals and mental health units in NHS hospitals which may have other specialties
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 01/11/2019
Time series covers:: 2009 to 2019
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Postcode Unit

Public Appointments Data

Administered data on public appointments - generally an appointment, made by a government Minister, to the board of a public body.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Northern Ireland Executive Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Disability

Population coverage:: Employees within the public sector
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 30/09/2020
Time series covers:: 20104/15 to 2017/18
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland

Pupil Level Annual School Census (PLASC)

Census of pupil and school level data provided by all maintained sector primary, middle, secondary, nursery and special schools.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Children at school
Dataset type:: Census
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority
Notes:: Guidance only. PLASC is an electronic collection of pupil and school level data provided by all maintained sector primary, middle, secondary, nursery and special schools in January each year.

Pupils Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS), Welsh Government

Statistics on pupils educated other than at school are based upon data relating to pupils receiving local authority-funded education outside of the mainstream school environment.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Pupils receiving local authority-funded education outside of the mainstream school environment
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 01/08/2019
Time series covers:: 2012/13 to 2018/19
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Notes:: Includes Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Pupils' Attendance Record, Welsh Government

School attendance data submitted to the local authority.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Children at school
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Administrative
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Notes:: Guidance only.

Quarterly Public Sector Employment Survey (QPSES)

Comprises of three surveys addressed to local government, the Civil Service and public bodies (mainly non-departmental public bodies and public corporations). The surveys collect information on the number of permanent and temporary employees in full- and part-time employment by the employees' sex.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Sex

Population coverage:: Public Sector employees
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 13/12/2022
Time series covers:: 1991 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: Great Britain

Register of physically/sensory disabled persons (SSDA900) data collection, Welsh Government

Data on physically/sensory disabled persons by local authority, disability and age range.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government; Stats Wales
Protected Characteristics:: Age

Population coverage:: The registers of people with physical or sensory disabilities include all persons registered under Section 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948.
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 07/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2006/07 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority

Research into passenger awareness of assisted travel services

Data on people's awareness of assisted travel services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office of Rail and Road
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Rail passengers
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 09/07/1905
Time series covers:: 2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 1000
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Notes:: Publication only.

Research into passenger experiences of Passenger Assist

Feedback data on passengers' experiences of using assisted travel services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Office of Rail and Road
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Rail passengers who use the passenger assistance booking service
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 07/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2017 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 1549
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Country
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: This survey is being repeated for 2018, but may not continue after that date.

Safeguarding Adult Collection (SAC)

Data on safeguarding adults (including abuse of vulnerable adults in England)

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: People for whom a safeguarding concern is raised
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 25/08/2022
Time series covers:: 2013/14 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

School Census (England)

A statutory data collection for all maintained nursery, primary, secondary, middle-deemed primary, middle-deemed secondary, local authority maintained special and non-maintained special schools, academies including free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges and city technology colleges in England. Service children’s education schools may also participate on a voluntary basis.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Children at school
Dataset type:: Census
Notes:: Data not released.

School Level Annual School Census (England)

A statutory annual collection of data from independent schools and covers approximately 2,400 registered schools.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Children at school
Dataset type:: Census
Notes:: Data not released.

School Workforce Census (England)

Data on the number and characteristics of teachers, teaching assistants and other non-classroom-based school support staff, collected through the annual school workforce census.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Health
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: England local education authorities (152)
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 09/06/2022
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority

Scottish Cancer Registry

The Scottish Cancer Registry and Intelligence Service gathers and gives access to cancer-related information from across NHS Scotland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Scotland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: All cancers recorded in Scotland. Around 55,000 cancer registrations are made a year in Scotland. The registry holds 1,800,000 records
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 26/07/2021
Time series covers:: 1958 to 2019
Country coverage:: Scotland

Scottish Crime and Justice Survey

A survey which asks people about their experiences and perceptions of crime in Scotland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: Individuals aged 16+
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 16/03/2021
Time series covers:: 1993 to 2019/20
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 6000
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Police Force Area
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Reflects where crimes are believed to be related to sexual orientation but doesn't collect sexual orientation of respondent.

Scottish Funding Council

A collection Official and National Statistics covering Further and Higher Education in Scotland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Funding Council
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers; Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 29/03/2022
Time series covers:: 2015/16 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Scotland

Scottish Government Schools Census

Data on publicly funded schools and their pupils.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Publicly funded schools and their pupils
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Census
Data last published:: 13/12/2022
Time series covers:: 1998 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Scotland

Scottish HES equivalents (Scottish Morbidity Record 00/01/02/04)

Healthcare data for individual patients is collected as a series of Scottish Morbidity Records (SMR). The record type denotes the general type of healthcare received during an episode and/or the nature or status of the patient.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Scotland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: General Acute Inpatient and Day Care (SMR01)(1.4 million records per year) Maternity Inpatient and Day Case (SMR02) (120,000 records per year) Mental Health Inpatient and Day Case (SMR04) (21,000 records per year) Outpatient Appointments and Attendances (SMR00) (4.4 million records per year)
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: Scotland

Scottish Health Survey

This survey provides a detailed picture of the health of the Scottish population in private households

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: 8,207 households; 5,884 individuals. The combined 2013/14/15/16 file includes 25,361 cases, the combined 2014/16 file includes 12,211 cases, and the combined 2015/16 file includes 12,302 cases
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 16/03/2021
Time series covers:: 1995 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 1500
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Scottish Household Survey

The survey provides evidence on the composition, characteristics, attitudes and behaviour of private households and individuals as well as evidence on the physical condition of Scotland’s homes.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Households in Scotland
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 15/09/2020
Time series covers:: 1999 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 9640
Number of households:: 10557
Country coverage:: Scotland
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Topics

Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation

The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation is a relative measure of deprivation across 6,976 small areas (called data zones).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Scottish Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Disability

Population coverage:: Super Output areas (SOAs) in Scotland
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 28/01/2020
Time series covers:: 2012 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Super Output Areas

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey

The Survey is an annual survey that has been run since 1999. A variety of subjects are covered including attitudes towards government and public services, violence against women and girls, how households organise their finances and attitudes towards minimum unit pricing.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Justice and Personal Security; Participation
Responsible organisations:: ScotCen
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Adults (18+) residents
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 31/10/2022
Time series covers:: 1999 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 1500
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Region
Notes:: Question modules can vary each year

Sensing in Nature

Sensing Nature was a two-year research project aiming to answer this question. It listened to participants with varying forms and severities of sight loss to understand how they encountered a sense of wellbeing (or otherwise) with different types of nature.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: University of Exeter/Economic and Social Research Council
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Visually impaired respondents
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 10/07/1905
Time series covers:: 2016 to 2018
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Notes:: Online publication only.

Sexual and Reproductive Activity Dataset (SRHAD)

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Data set came into effect on 1 April 2010. It consists of anonymised patient-level data submitted on an annual basis. It provides a much richer source of contraceptive and sexual health data.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Gender reassignment
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: People accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 29/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2014 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 1200000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Short and Long Term Support (SALT)

The Short and Long Term Services collection relates to the social care activity of Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities in England. It is published annually based on data drawn from council administered systems.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers; Homeless; Refugees, asylum seekers or undocumented, forced, smuggled or trafficked migrants
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 11/03/2022
Time series covers:: 2011/12 to 2021/22
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland produces and commissions high quality research on a variety of topics relating to skills and employability which informs policy and practice.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Skills Development Scotland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 20/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2017/18 to 2021/22
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Smoking status at time of delivery (SATOD) data

Statistics on Women's Smoking Status

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Pregnant women
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 22/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2004/05 to 2022/23
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Number of individuals:: 150000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Clinical Commissioning Groups

Smoking, drinking and drug use among young people survey

Results from an annual survey of secondary school pupils in England in years 7 to 11 (mostly aged 11 to 15). The survey presents information on the percentage of pupils who have ever smoked, tried alcohol or taken drugs and their attitudes towards these behaviours. It also includes breakdowns by age, gender, ethnicity and region.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Secondary school children in England aged 11-15
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 06/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2004 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 13644
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Statutory register of births

Information about every child born in Scotland since 1 January 1855

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: HM General Register House; National Records of Scotland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Pregnancy and Maternity

Population coverage:: Register of births
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 14/07/1905
Time series covers:: 1855 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Weekly
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Variables

Statutory register of deaths

Information about each person who has died in Scotland since 1 January 1855

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: HM General Register House; National Records of Scotland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: Register of deaths
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 14/07/1905
Time series covers:: 1855 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Weekly
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Statutory register of marriages

Information about each couple who have married in Scotland since 1 January 1855

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: HM General Register House; National Records of Scotland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Marriage and Civil Partnership

Population coverage:: Register of marriages
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 14/07/1905
Time series covers:: 1855 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: Scotland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Stonewall LGBT in Britain School Survey

Research on lesbian, gay, bi and trans young people in school.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Health; Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Stonewall
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: LGBT people aged 11-19 in secondary schools/colleges
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/06/2017
Time series covers:: 2007
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 3700
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Country
Notes:: Online publication only.

Stonewall LGBT in Britain hate crime survey

Research highlighting levels of hate crime and discrimination that lesbian, gay, bi and trans people face in Britain today.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Stonewall
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability

Population coverage:: LGBT people aged 18+
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 09/07/1905
Time series covers:: 2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 5375
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Country
Notes:: Online publication only.

Stonewall LGBT in Britain home and communities survey

A survey asking lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across England, Scotland and Wales about their life in Britain.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Stonewall
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability

Population coverage:: LGBT people aged 18+
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Homeless
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 09/07/1905
Time series covers:: 2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 5375
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Country
Notes:: Online publication only.

Stonewall LGBT in Britain trans survey

Research on trans and non-binary people showing levels of discrimination and hate crime.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Health; Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Stonewall
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability

Population coverage:: LGBT people aged 18+
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/01/2018
Time series covers:: 2017
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 871
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Country
Notes:: Online publication only.

Stonewall LGBT in Britain university survey

Research on lesbian, gay, bi and trans university students.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Stonewall
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability

Population coverage:: LGBT people aged 18+
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 10/07/1905
Time series covers:: 2017 to 2018
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 522
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Country
Notes:: Online publication only.

Stonewall LGBT in Britain work survey

Data on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people in the workplace.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Stonewall
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability

Population coverage:: LGBT people aged 18+
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 10/07/1905
Time series covers:: 2017 to 2018
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 3213
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Country
Notes:: Online publication only.

Stop and search dataset

Data showing the number of stop and searches for different ethnic groups in England and Wales.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Home Office
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 27/05/2022
Time series covers:: 2008/09 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region

Stop smoking service dataset

Results from the monitoring of the NHS Stop Smoking Services in England.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: People accessing NHS Stop Smoking Services
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers; Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 24/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2004 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District

Summary Care Records (SCR)

An electronic record of important patient information, created from GP medical records.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: 96% population in England
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 07/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2022
Country coverage:: England

Survey of Adult Carers in England (SACE)

User surveys to get feedback from service users. Survey information is gathered by councils with social services responsibility

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: Carers in All Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs)
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 23/06/2022
Time series covers:: 2009/10 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 43000
Country coverage:: England
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: This survey is used to populate measures in the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF)

Survey of Employment Tribunal Applications

Claimant and employer experiences of the employment tribunal system, from the point at which the problem arises in the workplace.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: Those that have experiences of the employment tribunal system
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 09/07/2020
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2018
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 1373
Country coverage:: United Kingdom

Survey of personal incomes (SPI)

Statistics about UK taxpayers, their income, and the Income Tax they are liable for.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: HM Revenue and Customs
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Individuals who could be liable to UK income tax
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 16/03/2022
Time series covers:: 2010/11 to 2019/20
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 410000
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region

Survey on Attitudes to the Environment

The aim of the survey on attitudes to the environment is to provide robust insight into the public’s awareness, attitudes and behaviours in relation to a number of Defra policy areas, particularly in relation to the implementation of the 25 Year Environment Plan. The survey on attitudes to the environment is intended to support Defra in delivering its objectives by providing insight on key areas to inform, shape and effectively deliver policy.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Aged 18 and over
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 12/07/1905
Time series covers:: 2018 to 2020
Number of individuals:: 8000

Survey on Living Conditions (SLC)

The survey collects information on household resources, housing, labour, education, pensions and health.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: UK living in private households
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 13/09/2021
Time series covers:: 2005 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 17645
Number of households:: 9711
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Notes:: Survey is used to meet European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) requirements

Taking Part Survey (Adults)

The survey looks at cultural, digital, and sporting engagement.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Adults (16 or over) living in private households
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 23/09/2020
Time series covers:: 2005/06 to 2019/20
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 8000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Taking Part Survey (Child and youth)

The survey looks at cultural, digital, and sporting engagement.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Children aged 5-15 living in private households
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 23/09/2020
Time series covers:: 2009/10 to 2019/20
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 645
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Tax-Free childcare for disabled children

Statistics that provide information about families using Tax-Free Childcare.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: HM Revenue and Customs
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

Population coverage:: Households and families
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 16/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2018 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region

Taxi and private hire vehicle statistics

Statistics and data about the number of licensed taxis and private hire vehicles in England and Wales. Includes wheelchair accessible PHVs.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Transport

Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 13/07/2022
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Technology Tracker

The technology tracker measures awareness, access, use of and attitudes towards fixed and mobile telecoms, internet, multi-channel TV, and radio, among UK adults (aged 16+).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ofcom
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: Residents of private households in the UK aged 16+
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 08/10/2020
Time series covers:: 2004 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 3900
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region

The Children's Society Good Childhood Index

An index of subjective well-being for children aged eight and over, covering the main aspects of children’s lives, including those identified by children themselves.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Living Standards; Health
Responsible organisations:: The Children's Society
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Free school meals; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Child (aged 10 to 17) and parent from the same household
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 22/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 2000
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: The survey was conducted quarterly in 2012, and biannually in 2013 and 2014. Data on region are not reported.

The English Indices of Deprivation

The English indices of deprivation measure relative deprivation in small areas in England called lower-layer super output areas. The index of multiple deprivation is the most widely used of these indices.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Department for Communities Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Disability

Population coverage:: Small areas (or neighbourhoods) in England
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 26/09/2019
Time series covers:: 2010 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Super Output Areas

The General Practice Extraction Service (GPES)

A collection of information for a wide range of purposes, including providing GP payments. It works with the Calculating Quality Reporting Service and GP clinical systems as part of the GP Collections service.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Disability

People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

The Hospital Inpatient System (HIS)

Information on admitted patient care delivered by health and social care hospitals in Northern Ireland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Patient level data - individual consultant episode
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 06/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2021/22
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Safe Community Survey

The Northern Ireland Safe Community Survey (NISCS) is a representative, continuous, personal interview survey of the experiences and perceptions of crime of approximately 4,000 adults living in private households throughout Northern Ireland. Known as the Northern Ireland Crime Survey (NICS) until 2018/19.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Department of Justice Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: Individuals living in private households
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 16/09/2022
Time series covers:: 1994/95 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 4000
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Useful links:: Questionnaire
Notes:: Respondent's sexual orientation is not collected, however, the victim's perception of reason for being a victim includes sexual orientation.

Travel Survey for Northern Ireland

Information on how and why people travel within Northern Ireland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: All persons in the household (including children)
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 29/09/2022
Time series covers:: 1999/2001 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of households:: 415
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Tribunals and Gender Recognition Statistics

Type and volume of tribunal cases received, disposed of or outstanding, the number of gender recognition certificates.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ministry of Justice
Protected Characteristics:: Gender reassignment

Population coverage:: Gender Recognition Certificates applied for and granted
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 08/12/2022
Time series covers:: 2011/12 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly

UK Armed Forces Biannual Diversity Statistics

Statistics on diversity declaration and representation of protected characteristics for military personnel employed by the Ministry of Defence.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ministry of Defence
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Pregnancy and Maternity

Population coverage:: UK Armed Forces
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 12/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2015 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Bi-Annual
Country coverage:: UK Armed Forces

UK Aviation Consumer Survey

Survey of UK consumers’ behaviour and attitudes towards commercial aviation.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability

Population coverage:: Aviation customers
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 06/10/2022
Time series covers:: 2016 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Bi-Annual
Number of individuals:: 3500
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region

UK Disability Survey Research

This survey was designed as a vehicle for disabled people, carers of disabled people, and members of the general public with an interest in disability, to share their lived experiences or views with the Disability Unit to inform the development of the National Disability Strategy.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Cabinet Office (Disability Unit)
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 20/09/2021
Time series covers:: 2021
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 14491
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Understanding HMRC Customers: Feedback from Representatives of Race, Disability and Gender groups

Research report on feedback from Representatives of Race, Disability and Gender groups

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: HM Revenue and Customs
Protected Characteristics:: Disability

Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 01/07/2011
Time series covers:: 2011
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Notes:: Research publication only.

Understanding Society (USoc Youth Survey NI)

A household panel study, interviewing everyone in a household to see how different generations experience life in the UK.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards; Health
Responsible organisations:: Economic and Social Research Council; University of Essex
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Children aged 10-15 living in the main Understanding Society sampled households
Dataset type:: Survey - Longitudinal
Data last published:: 03/02/2023
Time series covers:: 2009 to 2023
Frequency of release:: 2 year wave
Number of individuals:: 112 (10 to 15 year old respondents - latest wave)
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables
Notes:: Educational research depends on using linked National Pupil Database for England. Scottish education data to follow

Understanding Society (USoc Youth Survey)

A household panel study, interviewing everyone in a household to see how different generations experience life in the UK.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Justice and Personal Security; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Economic and Social Research Council; University of Essex
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Children aged 10-15 living in the main Understanding Society sampled households
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 03/02/2023
Time series covers:: 2009 to 2023
Frequency of release:: 2 year wave
Number of individuals:: 2,394 (10 to 15 year old respondents - latest wave)
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables
Notes:: Educational research depends on using linked National Pupil Database for England. Scottish education data to follow

Understanding Society (USoc)

A household panel study, interviewing everyone in a household to see how different generations experience life in the UK.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Justice and Personal Security; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Economic and Social Research Council; University of Essex
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Households and their individual members resident in UK (includes ethnic minority boost samples)
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 03/02/2023
Time series covers:: 2009 to 2023
Frequency of release:: 2 year wave
Number of individuals:: 34,318 (16+ respondents); 50,110 (Enumerated household members of all ages)
Number of households:: 19,000+
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Country; Government Office Region; Urban - Rural
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables
Notes:: Understanding Society builds on and incorporates, the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS), which began in 1991. Data collection methods: Face-to-face interview; Telephone interview; Self-completion Web-based survey. Understanding Society Lower Layer Super Output Area and Local Authority District geographical identifiers, and School Codes, are available in separate Special Licence datasets. (219 sample of children in foster care across 8 waves)

Understanding Society: COVID-19 Study

From April 2020 participants from the main Understanding Society sample have been asked to complete a short web-survey. This survey covers the changing impact of the pandemic on the welfare of UK individuals, families and wider communities. Participants complete one survey a month, which includes core content designed to track changes, alongside variable content adapted each month as the coronavirus situation develops. For participants who do not use the internet, there is a telephone version of the questionnaire in some of the months.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Work; Living Standards; Health; Participation
Responsible organisations:: University of Essex; Institute for Social and Economic Research
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: Adult aged 16+ respondent individuals from the main Understanding Society sample (Note: children aged 10 to 15 also surveyed July (SDQ only) and November 2020)
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/08/2021
Time series covers:: 2020 to 2021
Frequency of release:: Every other month
Number of individuals:: 17,761 adults (full or partial responses - first wave)
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Country; Government Office Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire; Variables
Notes:: Understanding Society COVID-19 Study Census 2011 Lower Layer Super Output Area and Local Authority District geographical identifiers, and School Codes, are available in separate Special Licence datasets.

Understanding the journeys from work to Employment and Support Allowance

This research helps us to understand how people move from work to claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Participation
Responsible organisations:: Department for Work and Pensions
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 25/06/2015
Time series covers:: 2013/14
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Notes:: Research publication only.

Urgent and emergency care survey

Survey which looks at the experiences of people using type 1 and type 3 urgent and emergency care services.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Care Quality Commission; NHS Digital
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief

Population coverage:: Patients aged 16 years or older, who had attended a Type 1 or Type 3 Emergency Department
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 01/09/2021
Time series covers:: 2008 to 2020
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 41,941 (Type 1) 3,656 (Type 3)
Country coverage:: England
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Wealth and Assets Survey

A longitudinal household survey, which aims to address the economic well-being of households by gathering information on, amongst other things, level of savings and debt, saving for retirement, how wealth is distributed across households and factors that affect financial planning.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: Office for National Statistics
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: All adults aged 16 years and over (excluding those aged 16-18 currently in full-time education) who consented were interviewed in each responding private household. Communal establishments were excluded from the sample.
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 07/01/2022
Time series covers:: 2006 to 2018/20
Frequency of release:: Bi-Annual
Number of individuals:: 42832
Number of households:: 18808
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit's National Cancer Registry

The National Cancer Registry for Wales and its primary role is to record, store and report on all incidence of cancer for the resident population of Wales wherever they are treated.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Wales
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: Incidence of cancer for the resident population of Wales
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 15/06/2022
Time series covers:: 2002 to 2019
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Notes:: Data are included on incidents of cancer and disadvantage

Welsh Demographics Service (WDS)

Part of a set of services to manage administered information (demographic data) for NHS patients in Wales.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Wales Informatics Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex

Population coverage:: People registered with GP practices in Wales
Dataset type:: Survey
Country coverage:: Wales

Welsh Health Survey

The survey provides information on health status, illnesses, lifestyle, health service use and children.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NatCen; Welsh Government
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; NS SEC

Population coverage:: 15,000 adults aged 16 and older and 3000 children a year
Other characteristics: !h:: Impairments
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 29/06/2016
Time series covers:: 2005 to 2015
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 18000
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Local Authority
Notes:: The Welsh Health Survey ceased in 2015. From April 2016 health and health related lifestyles are reported on using the National Survey for Wales.

Welsh Hospital Episode Statistics

The database contains all inpatient and day case activity undertaken in NHS Wales plus data on Welsh residents treated in English Trusts.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Wales
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability

Population coverage:: 967,600 Finished Consultant Episodes in 2016/17 for Welsh residents
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 09/02/2022
Time series covers:: 1999 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

Welsh National Database for Substance Misuse

Quarterly statistics present summary information relating to treatment services for substance misuse, including data on activity by drug and alcohol.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Welsh Government; NHS Wales Informatics Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: Referrals to drug and alcohol agencies in Wale
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 03/08/2022
Time series covers:: 2013 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Quarterly
Country coverage:: Wales
Geographical scale:: Health Authority Region

What about youth survey (WAY)

Data collected for 15 year olds on topics including smoking, emotional wellbeing, diet, physical activity, drugs, alcohol and bullying.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: NHS Digital; Department of Health and Social Care
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Pregnancy and Maternity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children; Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: 15 year olds randomly selected from National Pupil Database
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 08/12/2015
Time series covers:: 2014
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 120000
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Work-Life Balance Employer Survey (WLB)

Experiences of employers in managing requests from their employees for leave or alternative working patterns.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Pregnancy and Maternity

Population coverage:: Human Resource Director or equivalent at sampled workplaces during 2013, with five or more employees.
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 12/02/2015
Time series covers:: 2013
Frequency of release:: Ad-Hoc
Number of individuals:: 2011
Country coverage:: Great Britain
Geographical scale:: Region
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Working Tax Credits - recipients of disabled worker and/or disabled child allowance

Statistics relating to Child and Working Tax Credits, and the breakdown of their distribution.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Living Standards
Responsible organisations:: HM Revenue and Customs
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability

Population coverage:: Households
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 22/11/2022
Time series covers:: 2016/17 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: United Kingdom
Geographical scale:: Region

Workplace Employee Relations Study

The Workplace Employment Relations Study (WERS) is a national survey of people at work in Britain. It is the flagship survey of employment relations in Britain. It collects data from employers, employee representatives and employees in a representative sample of workplaces.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Work
Responsible organisations:: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: NS SEC

Population coverage:: Employers and employees
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 23/01/2013
Time series covers:: 2004 and 2011
Number of individuals:: 5792
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Young Life and Times Survey

Survey records the attitudes of young people to a range of social issues.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education; Living Standards; Justice and Personal Security; Participation
Responsible organisations:: Ulster University; Queen's University Belfast
Protected Characteristics:: Sex; Ethnicity; Sexual Orientation; Religion or Belief; Gender reassignment; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: All 16-year olds in Northern Ireland .
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 17/01/2023
Time series covers:: 1998 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 1197
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Local Authority District
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Young Persons Matched administered data

Data collected on individuals registered on YPMAD including pupil, registration and establishment details.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Education
Responsible organisations:: Department for Education
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Dataset type:: Other
Data last published:: 01/01/2023
Time series covers:: 2004/05 to 2020/21
Frequency of release:: Annual
Number of individuals:: 12,381,297 (2004 to 2019 cohort)
Country coverage:: England
Geographical scale:: Postcode

Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey

Study on the behaviour and attitudes of young people in post-primary education in Northern Ireland.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Health
Responsible organisations:: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity; Religion or Belief; Disability
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset; Free school meals

Population coverage:: Young people (aged 11-16) in post-primary education
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Carers
Dataset type:: Survey
Data last published:: 13/06/2017
Time series covers:: 2000 to 2016
Frequency of release:: Triennial
Number of individuals:: 6831
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Useful links:: Questionnaire

Youth Custody Data

Monthly statistics on the population in custody of children and young people within the secure estate.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity

Population coverage:: Population in custody of children and young people within the secure estate
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 10/02/2023
Time series covers:: 2008/09 to 2022
Frequency of release:: Monthly
Country coverage:: England and Wales
Geographical scale:: Region

Youth Justice Agency Data

Statistics from the Youth Justice Agency which aims to make communities safer by helping children to stop offending. The Agency works with children aged 10-17 years who have offended or are at serious risk of offending.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Department of Justice Northern Ireland
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Religion or Belief
Include datasets that have information on::: Looked after children

Population coverage:: Number of individual young people involved with the YJA on an annual basis
Dataset type:: Administrative
Data last published:: 28/09/2022
Time series covers:: 2011/121 to 2021/22
Frequency of release:: Annual
Country coverage:: Northern Ireland
Geographical scale:: Local Government District

eAsset/SACHS Data

Database used by the Youth Justice Board placement service to record custodial orders (e.g. hearing date, Court name, custodial Order type) and placement results.

Publications

Theme (areas of life):: Justice and Personal Security
Responsible organisations:: Ministry of Justice
Protected Characteristics:: Age; Sex; Ethnicity
Include datasets that have information on::: Children's data on dataset

Population coverage:: Under 18 year olds in Secure Children’s Homes (SCHs), Secure Training Centres (STCs), and Young Offender Institutions (YOIs)
People at higher risk of harm, abuse, discrimination or disadvantage because they are…:: Prison, youth custody or health and social care
Dataset type:: Administrative
Country coverage:: England and Wales

Statistics database

Table of contents

About the database

Using the database

Statistics database

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Dataset information

Abortions Notifications (DHSC)

Access Denied: A report into the frequency and impact of access refusals on assistance dog owners in 2019

Accident and Emergency Datamart (A&E2)

Accident and Emergency Department Survey

Active Lives Children and Young People Survey

Active Lives Survey (formerly Active People Survey)

Admission of patients to Mental Health Facilities (Wales)

Admitted Patient Care dataset (APCds)

Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey

Adult Social Care Survey (ASCS)

Adult inpatient survey

Adult safeguarding

Adult's media literacy

Adults receiving care and support

Affordability tracker

Alternative Provision Census

Annual Civil Service Employment Survey (ACSES)

Annual Population Survey (APS)

Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)

Asylum Claims on the basis of sexual orientation

Attainment data: KS1 & Phonics

Attainment data: KS4

Attainment data: KS5 (16-18)

Attainment data:KS2

Barriers to travel for people with mental health conditions

Benefits Data

Benefits Data: Employment and Support Allowance

Benefits Data: Personal Independence Payments

Birth Registrations

Birth notifications

Birth registrations Northern Ireland

Breast Screening (KC63)

British Social Attitudes Survey (BSAS)

Bus passenger survey

CORE (Continuous Recording of Lettings and Sales in Social Housing)

COVID-19 - The Shielding Behavioural Survey

COVID-19 - VIVALDI-2

COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS)

COVID-19 Schools Infection Survey

CPS Case Outcomes by Principal Offence Category Data

CPS Court Proceedings Data

Cancer Outcomes and Services Data (COSD)

Care Home Census

Child Measurement Programme Data (CMP)

Childhood Vaccination Coverage Data

Children and Young People's Health Services (CYPHS)

Children and Young People's Survey

Children in Care return (OC2)

Children in Need Census

Children looked after in England including adoption

Children looked after survey (CLAS)

Children receiving care and support census

Children with Statements of Special Educational Needs Return (SEN2)

Children's Dental Health Survey

Children's Social Work Statistics

Children's media literacy

Children's' service provisions

Civil Partnership dissolutions

Civil partnerships in England and Wales

Community Life Survey

Community Mental Health Service User Survey

Community Services Dataset

Concessionary travel statistics

Continuous Household Survey

Court Proceedings Data

Crime Survey for England and Wales

Crime Survey for England and Wales (10-15 years old)

Dementia Diagnosis Data

Department of Education Statistics, Northern Ireland

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Dfi Driver & Vehicle Agency customer satisfaction survey