Providing a clearer picture of child abuse
Child abuse is appalling in all its forms and affects some of the most vulnerable in society, but it is…
Read more on Providing a clearer picture of child abuse Making sure Census 2031 reflects modern society
Once a decade, the census provides us with the unique opportunity to ask questions of the whole population of England and Wales. The information gathered from this monumental exercise is vital for the functioning of our society. But planning for a census is many years in the making. As Jason Zawadzki explains, first and foremost we need to ensure the topics we ask about reflect the needs of our users and meet the wider needs of society.
Read more on Making sure Census 2031 reflects modern societyHow suicide statistics are changing
A change in the standard of proof for how suicides are recorded that occurred in 2018 and increasing delays in the time taken for suicides to be registered have created challenges for ONS in communicating our suicide statistics. In this blog, David Mais, Head of Mortality Statistics, explores how these developments are changing our releases.
Read more on How suicide statistics are changingProviding a better understanding of suicides among higher education students
Today, the ONS has published updated statistics on suicides among higher education students using improved methods to provide more accurate information. In this blog David Mais summarises these changes and the steps we have taken to assure their quality.
Read more on Providing a better understanding of suicides among higher education studentsMore than just numbers: How ONS connects with users of population statistics
Without high-quality population statistics, making good decisions on resource allocation and proper planning for public services is almost impossible. But we know that producing statistics that are robust and reliable relies on us truly understanding the needs of people using them, and responding to those needs. Rich Pereira explains how we engage with our users to do this.
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