Study Number 8910 - National Referral Mechanism and Duty to Notify Statistics, 2014-2024
DATA CURATION PROCEDURES
Data acquired for the UK Data Service collection undergo rigorous and comprehensive curation prior to publishing and release. This ensures that data, documentation and metadata are processed and published to the highest standard possible, both for ease of use in secondary analysis and for archival preservation.
The curation procedures carried out depend on the individual nature of each dataset and document, but as a general guide the following tasks are always undertaken:
- Disclosure review - if data confidentiality issues are identified, they are resolved in consultation with the data depositor;
- Data are checked for consistency and accuracy for example undocumented/out-of-range codes;
- Variable and value label metadata are checked and enhancements undertaken as necessary;
- Multiple data and documentation formats may be generated for dissemination and preservation;
- A catalogue metadata record is generated and a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is assigned to the study where appropriate.
- Where the data are made available for online analysis, in addition to the checks above, question text may be added alongside variables and other enhancements made.
DATA AND DOCUMENTATION NOTES
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NEW EDITION INFORMATION
For the 15th edition (March 2025), the data file was amended to include Quarter 4 2024 cases (up to end December 2024), and the Data Notes documentation file was also updated.
INFORMATION ON CONDITION OF USE
The Data Collection is available to users with a Higher Education/Further Education affiliation, or central or local government affiliation. Users with an NGO or other not for profit affiliation require approval from the data owner or their nominee.
Access is limited to users based in the UK or in countries deemed by the UK to have an adequate level of data protection as follows: European Economic Area (EEA) countries or Andorra, Argentina, Faroe Islands, Guernsey, Israel, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, New Zealand, Switzerland and Uruguay.
Commercial use is not permitted.