The commissioner must trust the analysis results. This means it must be fit-for-purpose and answer the question asked. They must also understand any uncertainty associated with the analysis. And have enough assurance from the quality assurer.
The commissioner should:
- approve the results of the analysis for release
- ensure appropriate and timely release of the results of the analysis.
- ensure the results are clear, accessible and transparent. They include appropriate caveats and constraints. This helps ensure people use the results appropriately.
- make clear any risks or uncertainties and associated level of confidence.
All documentation should be stored centrally.
We must follow NHSBSA accessibility guidelines where data/insights are to be published on internal or external web pages.
Release of Official statistics must follow the Code of Practice for Statistics. The Lead Official for Statistics or an appointed deputy must approve all Official Statistics outputs.
Published or unpublished management information should also follow best practice principles.
NHSBSA Official Statistics are published here.
Research/Insight articles are typically published here.
Open data sets are typically published here.
NHSBSA analytical code is published here.
Business critical analysis and models
Business Critical analysis or models will need to be logged with the Data Science, Advanced Analytics and Statistics team. They will add it to the public register. This should include:
- a named officer accountable for it
- a statement of its intended use
- up to date user documentation
- guidance on quality assurance
- confirmation from the accountable officer that it is suitable for its intended use