Generic Ethics Approval for Grampian Data Safe Haven (DaSH) 2023
Research type
Research Database
IRAS ID
325374
Contact name
Katherine O'Sullivan
Contact email
Research summary
Grampian Population Platform: secure access to Grampian health and cohort study data for research using the Grampian Data Safe Haven.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
23/NS/0120
Date of REC Opinion
9 Nov 2023
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion
Data collection arrangements
The Grampian Population Platform is a collection of NHS Grampian health data sets and University of Aberdeen cohort study data sets from which extracts are often used for data linkage research studies. The data is collected routinely as part of the provision of NHS Grampian services or as part of a specific research cohort study. The Grampian Data Safe Haven (DaSH) provides the data linkage service and secure access to anonymised linked data for academic researchers.
Research programme
Health data scientists from recognised academic institutions across the United Kingdom will use the database and the DaSH service.
Research database title
Grampian Population Platform: secure access to Grampian health and cohort study data for research using the Grampian Data Safe Haven.
Establishment organisation
University of Aberdeen
Establishment organisation address
Regent Walk
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX