NHS England dataset restrictions

NHS England dataset restrictions#

Last modified: 29 May 2025

The specific terms set out in the table below are extracted from the data sharing agreement between UK LLC (University of Bristol) and NHS England. Researchers permitted to access these datasets must adhere to these terms when analysing the data and presenting and publishing their findings. UK LLC performs checks to ensure adherence and penalties will apply if these terms are breached.

Table 1 Specific data use terms extracted from the data sharing agreement between UK LLC and NHS England

NHS England dataset

Restrictions to use

General Practice Extraction Service (GPES) Data for Pandemic Planning and Research (GDPPR)

1. Research must be related to COVID-19. For examples of research purposes acceptable to NHS England see the COVID-19 Public Health Directions 2020.
2. GDPPR data must not be used for any form of performance management of General Practices.

COVID-19 Second Generation Surveillance System (SGSS)

1. Research must be related to COVID-19. For examples of research purposes acceptable to NHS England see the COVID-19 Public Health Directions 2020.

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (IELISA)

1. Research must be related to COVID-19. For examples of research purposes acceptable to NHS England see the COVID-19 Public Health Directions 2020.

National Pathology Exchange (NPEX)

1. Research must be related to COVID-19. For examples of research purposes acceptable to NHS England see the COVID-19 Public Health Directions 2020.

COVID-19 Hospitalisation in England Surveillance System (CHESS)

1. Research must be related to COVID-19. For examples of research purposes acceptable to NHS England see the COVID-19 Public Health Directions 2020.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status (CVS)

1. Research must be related to COVID-19. For examples of research purposes acceptable to NHS England see the COVID-19 Public Health Directions 2020.

COVID-19 Vaccination Adverse Reactions (CVAR)

1. Research must be related to COVID-19. For examples of research purposes acceptable to NHS England see the COVID-19 Public Health Directions 2020.