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Integrated Data Service

Bringing together ready-to-use data to enable faster and wider collaborative analysis for the public good

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Keeping data secure

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Available data

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Data at your fingertips

The Integrated Data Service (IDS) is a cross-government service that provides secure access to high-quality data, enabling faster and wider collaborative analysis for the public good. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is a lead delivery partner.  

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Latest news

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Important update on Integrated Data Service

While we are focused on the wider ONS prioritisation work, we are no longer accepting applications for external research and have paused discussions related to data sharing specific to the IDS.

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Using Census 2021 data to unlock diabetes prevalence estimates

How the Integrated Data Service (IDS) was used to unlock invaluable estimates on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in England.

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Using the Integrated Data Service to shape policy

How the Integrated Data Service (IDS) unlocks the insights needed to shape policy and lead to better outcomes for citizens.

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