NHS patient data helps improve care, support research and plan services. The Wessex Secure Data Environment keeps this data safe, private and accessed only for approved work in secure conditions. This page explains what NHS patient data is, what datasets are available, and how that data is used for public benefit.
Understanding Your NHS Data
Read what NHS data is, how it is protected, and what choices you have about its use. Use this section to understand your rights and how data supports research and innovation.
Data Capabilities Register
See which datasets can be accessed through the Wessex SDE. Each entry tells you what the data contains and how you could use it to plan or carry out research.
Data Use Register
View all studies approved to run in the SDE. Check what each project is doing with NHS data and how it delivers public benefit.
NHS patient data held by the Wessex SDE is protected in line with the Five Safes Framework, a national standard for secure research environments. Only approved researchers can access data in controlled conditions, and strong privacy measures ensure researchers never see personally identifiable information.
