Unlocking the Power of UK Health Data to Transform Lives 6 Dec 2024
An independent review by Professor Cathie Sudlow, Uniting the UK’s Health Data: A Huge Opportunity for Society, highlights the urgent need to tackle inefficiencies in the UK’s health data systems. Published on 8 November 2024, the review outlines how outdated processes are preventing the safe and secure use of health data to improve care, drive research, and benefit society.
With over 67 million people accessing healthcare through the NHS, the UK has one of the world’s most comprehensive health data systems. Yet accessing and linking this data remains slow and complex, delaying vital research into disease causes, treatment innovations, and real-world effectiveness.
Professor Sudlow’s review sets out a bold vision to unlock this potential with five key recommendations, including:
- Designating NHS data as critical national infrastructure.
- Creating a unified health data service.
- Streamlining governance to ensure secure, efficient access.
Engaging the public and healthcare professionals is also crucial to building trust and ensuring these systems deliver maximum value.
The opportunity is vast. By harnessing health data, we can revolutionise healthcare, improve planning, and deliver societal and economic benefits. Now is the time to act.
Read the full report here
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