This guidance has been published while under development as we have received many queries about accessibility. We are still looking for feedback and advice on some areas and will be editing this guidance as we get it.
Learn more on Making analytical publications accessibleWhat is harmonisation? Harmonisation is the process of making statistics and data more comparable, consistent and coherent. This harmonised standard sets out how to collect and report statistics to ensure comparability across different…
Learn more on Household reference person harmonised standardThis harmonised standard is under development. The United Kingdom (UK) state pension age is no longer always 65, therefore the harmonisation team is currently undertaking work to understand how we may adapt suggested outputs for employment and pensions related analysis. We are interested in hearing your view on outputs for employment or pensions related analysis. If you have […]
Learn more on Age and date of birth harmonised standardWhat is harmonisation? Harmonisation is the process of making statistics and data more comparable, consistent and coherent. Harmonisation produces more useful statistics that give users a greater level of understanding.…
Learn more on Full name harmonised standardWhat is harmonisation? Harmonisation is the process of making statistics and data more comparable, consistent and coherent. This harmonised standard sets out how to collect and report statistics to ensure comparability across different…
Learn more on Cohabitation harmonised standardWhat is harmonisation? Harmonisation is the process of making statistics and data more comparable, consistent and coherent. This guidance is intended to assist statistical producers to improve the consistency of…
Learn more on Definition of a household harmonisation guidanceWhat is harmonisation? Harmonisation is the process of making statistics and data more comparable, consistent and coherent. This harmonised standard sets out how to collect and report statistics to ensure comparability across…
Learn more on Marital or partnership status harmonised standardWhat is user-centred design? User-centred design is defined as learning about the needs of those who will use your service and designing it to meet them. In terms of surveys…
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