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Key notes for the GSS Conference keynote sessions
GSS ConferenceGary and Karim have finished their part in organising the 2018 conference – until the day that is! Here are their key notes for success in planning keynote sessions.
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Spy-on-the-wall: beyond better statistics
GSS BlogJohn Pullinger hosted an event for all SCS across the GSS called Beyond Better Statistics, Alex Elton-Wall writes about the event.
Learn moreBuilding links – Improving UK housing and planning statistics
Statistics on housing are key to public policy making, and day to day decisions such as where or when to buy or rent a property. Housing policy is devolved to the UK nations and we therefore publish statistics on housing from a number of departments and other organisations across the UK. On 30 May we […]
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UK leads the global effort to address data gaps
National Statistician BlogBy 2050, there are projected to be 2.1 billion people aged 60 or over in the world – more than double the estimated number of 962 million in 2017. People are living longer, which is to be celebrated, but are we set up to understand the implications of larger numbers of older people on society, […]
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Primary and Dental Care and Oral Health
Health Statistics Theme GroupsThe Primary and Dental Care and Oral Health theme group met for the first time in October 2017
Learn moreOfficial Partner, Sponsors and Exhibitors for the GSS Conference 2018
GSS ConferenceThe conference team announce the Official Partner, Sponsors and Exhibitors for the GSS Conference 2018
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Analyse this!
GSS BlogThe idea to develop the analysis function originally came from the Cabinet Office, from Sir Jeremy Heywood and John Manzoni. They challenged the analyst community to become more visible, and for our analysis to inform decisions on key issues like Brexit and the security of our nation.
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Delegate registration for the 2018 GSS Conference
GSS ConferenceAs many of you will know, delegate registration for the conference is now open! The delegates team (Sean, Avision and Francesca) have been hard at work, and all attendees (including speakers/presenters) should have received a delegate registration email from Francesca. All delegates must complete the form, so please take 5 minutes to fill it out […]
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Evidence week: evidence strong!
National Statistician BlogJohn's blog "Evidence week: evidence strong!" including the first ever ‘Evidence Week’ in Parliament.
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Health Inequalities
Health Statistics Theme GroupsThe Health Inequalities theme group met for the first time in May 2017. As with the other theme groups, we have been meeting to try and increase the coherence of our statistical outputs and improve the analytical service we provide to decision makers and other users.
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