North West Secure Data Environment
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The North West Secure Data Environment (SDE) will provide faster and more secure access to NHS data for research. By improving access to NHS data, the SDE will enable world class research to support prevention of illness, treatment and develop digital innovations, to address our biggest healthcare challenges. The healthcare data available will help researchers understand local population needs and target development of innovative solutions to areas with the greatest potential for improvement. The depth and breadth of data that will be available will help bring about major improvements in healthcare for the region. Linking data across multiple settings will also have a much wider purpose, helping researchers understand patients’ pathways and interactions with the health systems. The North West SDE is part on a national network of 12 SDEs across England, working closely with NHS colleagues, universities, life sciences industry and other experts, to provide secure access to de-identified data for public benefit.