Our guiding framework

  • Five Safes Framework

    The West Midlands SDE will align its processes and procedures with the Five Safes framework, which is outlined here.

  • Safe Data

    Data for research projects has personal identifying information removed to protect people’s privacy and confidentiality.

  • Safe Projects

    Only approved projects with clear public benefits will be allowed to use data through the West Midlands SDE.

  • Safe People

    Only researchers who are accredited, authorised and trained will be able to use the data.

  • Safe Settings

    Data can only be used inside the secure environment.

  • Safe Outputs

    Researchers’ completed work will be checked to ensure no-one can be identified.

Integrated Care Systems

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

Black Country ICS

Birmingham and Solihull ICS

Coventry and Warwickshire ICS

Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS

We are a partnership of NHS and local government organisations, alongside independent and voluntary sector groups, working closely to transform health and care services to deliver world class care that meets the current and future needs of our rural and urban populations.

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

The ICS is a partnership of NHS, council, voluntary and community organisations with a shared vision to make Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent the healthiest place to live and work.

 

Black Country ICS

Our Integrated Care System (ICS), known as Healthier Futures, brings providers and commissioners of NHS services together with local authorities and other local partners to plan and deliver joined-up health and care services, and to improve the lives of people who live and work in the Black Country.

 

Birmingham and Solihull ICS

We’re bringing together our local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors so we can better serve the 1.3 million people in Birmingham and Solihull. Together we are Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS), united by our vision to make our area the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone.

 

Coventry and Warwickshire ICS

Together, we are sharing knowledge and pooling resources. And together, we have a plan for improving health and care. We are working to help everyone lead healthier and happier lives, be part of a strong community and benefit from effective and sustainable health and care services where and when they need them most.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS

From family doctors, to mental health staff, community teams and our major hospitals, we’re using our collective resources, skills and expertise to make care and support better for our residents across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. 

 

  • Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS

    We are a partnership of NHS and local government organisations, alongside independent and voluntary sector groups, working closely to transform health and care services to deliver world class care that meets the current and future needs of our rural and urban populations.

  • Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

    The ICS is a partnership of NHS, council, voluntary and community organisations with a shared vision to make Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent the healthiest place to live and work.

     

  • Black Country ICS

    Our Integrated Care System (ICS), known as Healthier Futures, brings providers and commissioners of NHS services together with local authorities and other local partners to plan and deliver joined-up health and care services, and to improve the lives of people who live and work in the Black Country.

     

  • Birmingham and Solihull ICS

    We’re bringing together our local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors so we can better serve the 1.3 million people in Birmingham and Solihull. Together we are Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS), united by our vision to make our area the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone.

     

  • Coventry and Warwickshire ICS

    Together, we are sharing knowledge and pooling resources. And together, we have a plan for improving health and care. We are working to help everyone lead healthier and happier lives, be part of a strong community and benefit from effective and sustainable health and care services where and when they need them most.

  • Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS

    From family doctors, to mental health staff, community teams and our major hospitals, we’re using our collective resources, skills and expertise to make care and support better for our residents across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. 

     

Our partners

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