The statistics branches within all government departments, together with the Office for National Statistics, form the Government Statistical Service. Statistics are also provided to government by the Information Centre for health and social care. Statistics are used to inform debate, decision making and research both within government and by the wider community.
This page provides links to compliance arrangements with the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008. Pre-release access lists to DH statistics and information on disclosure issues are also given.
The ROCR process ensures that central collections of information are appropriate to their purpose, do not duplicate existing collections, and minimise the burden on the NHS of submitting the data.
ROCR is now accessible on the Information Centre for health and social care (IC) website
Published statistics listed in the main statistical work areas in the DH: healthcare, workforce, public health, and social care.
Statistics and performance indicators in healthcare, social services, complaints handling and waiting times.
The Information Centre provides facts and figures to help the NHS and social services run effectively. It collects data from across the sector, analyses it, then converts it into useful information and statistics
Official UK statistics and information about statistics.
The Authority's statutory objective is to promote and safeguard the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good.
Information about how to apply for jobs in the Government Statistical Service