A new way to provide safer, more secure and faster access to NHS data for research is being developed in the East Midlands. Part of a network of platforms covering England, the East Midlands Secure Data Environment will support approved life-saving and life-changing research.
NHS organisations, universities and communities are working together to develop a new Secure Data Envionment for the East Midlands.
Secure Data Environments are being set up to securely store, analyse and protect NHS data so that it can be effectively used in research which improves patient care and develops new innovations to keep us healthier.
The East Midlands is one of 11 regional Secure Data Environments which together make up a national Network across England.
The East Midlands Secure Data Environment includes the following cities and counties:
The Secure Data Environment is a partnership between local NHS organisations, universities, specialist technology providers and frontline NHS, social care staff. Across the East Midlands we are working with our local communities, patients and service users.
Funding from NHS England was awarded to develop the Secure Data Environment solution for the East Midlands in 2023/24.
Once it is fully established, the East Midlands Secure Data Environment will be managed by your local NHS organisations. The costs of maintaining the Secure Data Environment platform will be met from fees and charges paid by research projects which are authorised to access and use it.
A programme team has been assembled which brings together local expertise from the NHS, universities and technology providers. The programme is hosted by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust