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This section gathers together news relevant to the umbrella of Digital work, from local updates from the West Midlands ROST team, to news from NHS England and the DHSC
This section gathers together news relevant to the umbrella of Digital work, from local updates from the West Midlands ROST team, to news from NHS England and the DHSC
All of the latest updates from recent months, and archived items can be found by clicking the icons for each workstream below
All of the latest updates from recent months, and archived items can be found by clicking the icons for each workstream below
West Midlands Secure Data Environment (SDE) 2024-25 annual update
West Midlands Secure Data Environment (SDE) 2024-25 annual update
16 June 2025
16 June 2025
Please see the latest annual update from the WM SDE team. The full document can be opened via the link at the top right.
Please see the latest annual update from the WM SDE team. The full document can be opened via the link at the top right.
NewsBytes 2024-25.pdfWest Midlands Secure Data Environment (SDE) update
West Midlands Secure Data Environment (SDE) update
24 March 2025
24 March 2025
Please see the latest update from the WM SDE team. The full document can be opened via the link at the top right.
Please see the latest update from the WM SDE team. The full document can be opened via the link at the top right.
NewsBytes March 25.pdfWest Midlands Secure Data Environment (SDE) update
West Midlands Secure Data Environment (SDE) update
20 January 2025
20 January 2025
Please see the latest update from the WM SDE team. The full document can be opened via the link at the top right.
Please see the latest update from the WM SDE team. The full document can be opened via the link at the top right.
NewsBytes Jan 25.pdfResearch Secure Data Environment Network (SDE) - User Research Opportunities
Research Secure Data Environment Network (SDE) - User Research Opportunities
23 December 2024
23 December 2024
The NHS Research Data Environment Network (part of the Data for Research and Development Programme) have recently put out the following call for individuals interested in taking part in their user research programme. This may interest members of staff or researchers who may have an interest in this area of work. Please see further details below which also contains a link to a short survey for expressions of interest.
We have several opportunities to get involved in user research. This is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the NHS Research SDE Network delivers services which meet user needs, we have several opportunities to get involved in user research.
The image below provides details of the opportunities taking place between now and March 2025, including:
The aim of the research
Who should participate in the research
What to expect from the research
How the research will benefit the development of the NHS Research SDE Network and its services
If you’re interested in any of these opportunities, please complete our short survey so we can find out more about you and your experience.
West Midlands Secure Data Environment (SDE) update
West Midlands Secure Data Environment (SDE) update
29 November 2024
29 November 2024
Please see the latest update from the WM SDE team. The full document can be opened via the link at the top right.
Please see the latest update from the WM SDE team. The full document can be opened via the link at the top right.
NewsBytes November 24.pdfPublication of the Sudlow review
Publication of the Sudlow review
08 November 2024
08 November 2024
'Uniting the UK’s Health Data: A Huge Opportunity for Society' is an independent review commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for England, the UK National Statistician and NHS England’s National Director for Transformation. Professor Cathie Sudlow’s independent review of the UK health data landscape was published on Friday 8 November 2024, and is available via the link above.
The review’s findings set out a bold vision for overcoming the barriers and inefficiencies that currently delay the safe and secure use of health data to improve lives. It also sets out how that can be achieved, with five key recommendations to transform the national health data ecosystem.
Understanding Patient Data - SDE Animation Launch
Understanding Patient Data - SDE Animation Launch
09 October 2024
09 October 2024
The Understanding Patient Data (UPD) initiative have recently launched a useful video aimed at communicating an easily understandable message around the creation and use of Secure Data Environments (SDEs). This resource is useful for staff to gain an understanding of SDEs and the way that data is used within them.
Please visit their page here to access the video and further information around the project itself, or simply watch the video via the window to the left.
If you want to find out a little more about the Understanding Patient Data initiative, please visit our dedicated page linked here.
01 October 2024
01 October 2024
The latest issue discusses how partners in NHS Property Services used SHAPE to support infrastructure planning for future population growth in York. An update is also provided on the new ICS Strategy Atlas that is currently in development, as well as an insight into monitoring community contraception and hypertension services.
All SHAPE users are eligible for free one-hour training sessions hosted each month. The next session will be on 17 October from 10:00-11:00 - sign-up via your SHAPE profile. Additional infrastructure strategy training is also available to ICB partners, and will be provided through October-December.
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