MetadataWorks helps researchers, analysts, and data managers in healthcare, government, and academia find, access, and manage data with confidence. Our flexible, metadata-driven platform is built for secure research environments and is trusted by the NHS, ONS, IPCC, Russell Group universities, and more.
Designed to accelerate research and reduce friction, the platform combines a user-friendly data catalogue, secure access workflows, and project oversight tools—all aligned with national and international data standards. It integrates seamlessly with research infrastructures such as ADR UK and HDR UK, enabling cross-organisation collaboration at scale.
Every implementation is tailored to client needs—no retrofitting, no one-size-fits-all. With rapid configuration and dedicated project support, many clients are up and running within 30 days.
Our latest collaboration with the Office for National Statistics’ Secure Research Service has delivered a pioneering data access and research relationship management system. This new solution simplifies the researcher journey—from discovery through to data access and delivery of real-world impact.
Founded in 2019 by IBM alumnus Adam Milward and PhD software architect David Milward, our team combines deep technical expertise with real-world delivery experience. Adam led data architecture for the landmark 100,000 Genome Project and co-developed the UK’s National Adult Social Care Record Standard. David, an Oxford-educated PhD with over 30 years’ experience, has helped shape international standards such as ISO 11179 and NATO’s XML Interoperability Standard.
Today, MetadataWorks delivers national-scale solutions for healthcare data enablement — including the NHS Social Care Data Catalogue & NHS Standards Directory — and supports strategic initiatives across more than 25% of subnational healthcare Secure Data Environments (SDEs). We also partner with Genomics England and the Healthy and Sustainable Places SDE, empowering the public sector to unlock the full value of data and drive evidence-based innovation.