Latest news & blogs
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Data Insight - Disability and COVID-19 outcomes in Scotland
14 July 2026
Evidence from a national cohort of 3.7 million adults using linked administrative data
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BLOG: An update on our nurses’ commuting project
18 June 2026
In this blog, Dr Michelle Jamieson provides a brief update on the project investigating commuting patterns among nurses and midwives in England and Wales, and how the team is now extending this work using Scottish microcensus data.
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BLOG: Data for a Fairer Future: Reflections from Pint of Science 2026
3 June 2026
ADR Scotland was delighted to support “Data for a Fairer Future”, part of this year’s Pint of Science festival in Edinburgh. Hear from the host Dr Janice Murray all about this event that covered how research uses administrative data to reveal hidden inequalities in Scotland's schools and streets, who gets left behind by our systems and what better-designed policies and better-designed cities, could do to change that.
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Featured resource: Policy Engagement
ADR Scotland bridges the gap between research and government by aligning our research themes with key Government commitments and policies. Read our engagement guide that includes links to the range of opportunities available in Scotland to engage with policy and inform evidence plans.
Dataset of the month: Looked After Children Longitudinal Dataset - Scotland
This brings together de-identified data on episodes of care, placements and the legal reasons for children being looked after by local authorities across Scotland. Research using this flagship data will provide new insights for decision makers into care journeys, placement stability and outcomes for children and young people.
