Research

Encouraging greater collaboration: Introducing StatsUserNetwork

Categories: Data, ONS, Research
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The relationship between statistics producers and users has often relied on structured, one-way channels. Now a new platform from the ONS is set to change that dynamic, encouraging greater collaboration between those who produce the statistics and those who depend on them. In this blog Dan Grace explains what the new StatsUserNetwork offers, who it’s for, and the potential it unlocks for anyone working with official statistics. 

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New study launched to better understand Roma communities

Categories: Census, Data, ONS, Population, Research

In 2021 the census of England and Wales included a Roma tick box on the ethnic group question for the first time. However, work to better understand this statistically underrepresented group has not stopped there. Here Daria Tkacz outlines plans for a new study exploring the lived experiences of Roma people in England and Wales.

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A better understanding of endometriosis in England

Categories: Data, Health, ONS, Population, Research, Wellbeing

Utilising data to better understand women’s health is a key government priority. The Women’s Health Strategy for England has outlined the existing evidence gaps and demonstrated that more research is needed. With that in mind, the ONS has carried out the first population level study of its kind to explore the characteristics of women with an endometriosis diagnosis in England.  Here, Dr Isobel Ward explains the research and why it is so important. 

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Better understanding the strengths and limitations of gender identity statistics

Categories: Census, Office for Statistics Regulation, ONS, Population, Research

We are today sharing plans for our work to continuously improve the information available on gender identity statistics. This follows our request to reclassify our Census 2021 gender identity estimates to official statistics in development, which better reflects our developing understanding of measuring this complex and important topic. Here, Mary Gregory outlines what we are doing to support use of the existing gender identity data and our plans to review the standards for future data collection.   

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Inclusive Income: How COVID-19 affected our new measures

Categories: Data, Economy, Office for National Statistics, ONS, Research
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Our headline measure of the size of the economy, Gross Domestic Product, is produced rapidly and relied on widely. So it’s no surprise that when the pandemic hit in 2020 we saw a focus on the rapid fall in output it revealed. But how does our understanding change if we take a wider perspective on the economy and account for the sustainability of economic activity? Here Cliodhna Taylor looks at some wider metrics that we have just published for that period.

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