Raw data are all around us. Ever wondered how they are translated into statistics for tracking the cost of living or understanding the health of our population?
These and other big topics are on the agenda as we launch our new webinar series: Bringing data to life.
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We’ve previously outlined our work with the devolved governments and health bodies to bring together the different sources of health data from across the UK – to improve their value and enhance understanding. As we publish the final piece in this phase of work, Michelle Waters summarises our findings and explores what’s next.
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Not only is the population changing in size and structure, the way we measure it is also changing. Mary Gregory explains what is driving population growth and the progress the Office for National Statistics is making to continually improve our population estimates so they best meet user needs.
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With the public release of large language models like Chat GPT putting Artificial Intelligence (AI) firmly on our radar, the…
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In November 2023 ONS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launched the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study (Winter CIS) to gather vital data on levels of the virus in the colder months.
James Tucker explores some of the findings and takes a deeper look at what they can tell us about ongoing symptoms and risk factors.
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