• Strengthen the HDR UK network across the region and beyond, by building stronger links with existing health data research groups and establishing new collaborations to increase efficiency and translational impact.
    • Initiate a programme of seminars and workshops to share knowledge and expertise with the health data research community, and enhance existing communications channels to build awareness of the region’s health data assets and services.
    • Build on existing initiatives to expand the health data research infrastructure and improve secure access for approved research data that also protects the public interest.
    • Continue building a strong health data science workforce by identifying and fostering new talent in internships (such as UNIQ+ and the HDR UK Black Internship Programme) and PhD students and supporting existing staff with their career aspirations.