Our Policies
On this page, we set out our aspirations, in various areas that we want to develop, and the policies by which we aim to achieve this. We are laying the groundwork and working in partnership – in some cases challenging the status quo – to incentivise a culture of research and innovation that aligns with our corporate values of Transparency, Optimism, Respect, Courage and Humility (TORCH).
Diversity and Inclusion
As the UK’s national institute for health data science, we know that we can do more and deliver better results by bringing together a wide range of people, skills, ideas, opinions, beliefs and...
Complaints policy
Context HDR UK strives to provide high quality services which meet customer needs. With our continuous improvement approach, and embodying our values of Transparency, Optimism, Respect, Courage...
Open access statement
Open access means that anyone with an internet connection can access the output of research – be it a journal article, algorithm or methodology, as well as reports, case studies and blog posts...
Attribution policy
This document sets out which research outputs should be attributed and how, as well as who is required to adhere to this policy. This includes how team science and the use of patient data should...
Brand Identity
Our brand guidelines detail our identity at Health Data Research UK and how this should be applied across all our communications, both internal and external. They are in place to help colleagues...
Research Integrity and Misconduct Policy
This document sets out HDR UK’s commitment to research integrity and its support of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity. It also outlines the process for raising concerns regarding...
Statement on the use of animals in research
Health Data Research UK is the national institute for data science in healthcare. Our mission is to unite the UK’s health data to make discoveries that improve people’s lives. HDR UK is a...
Development Principles
Our development principles are for all organisations involved with Health Data Research UK (including Health Data Research Hubs, members of the UK Health Data Research Alliance, or organisations...
Code of Conduct
Introduction The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to ensure that all Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) Members (as defined in the HDR UK Attribution Policy) promote the mission of the HDR UK and...
Quality Policy
Introduction Quality is integral to Health Data Research UK’s (HDR UK) way of working. The policies, procedures and values that underpin our way of working, guide our actions to deliver outputs...
Modern slavery
The aim of this policy is to provide details of the Institute’s rules regarding modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, people trafficking, and exploitation to ensure a...
Safeguarding
This policy outlines the overarching principles that guide HDR UK’s approach to safeguarding and actions that individuals are required to take when dealing with safeguarding concerns. Scope This...
Good Research Practice
This policy has been designed to encourage good conduct in research so as to maximise its benefits for researchers, patients, and the broader public. In conjunction with HDR UK’s related...
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