The Office for Statistics Regulation released a report in July that highlighted the innovative work of the Better Outcomes Through Linked Data (BOLD) programme.
The report reviewed the current landscape of the UK’s statistical system, sharing views on its performance—both the challenges and the areas of progress.
BOLD, a collaborative programme spanning multiple governmental departments across England and Wales, was mentioned for its aim to “demonstrate how people with complex needs can be better supported by linking and improving the government data held on them in a safe and secure way.” The report specifically highlighted an output from the BOLD team that researched the factors associated with suicide by people accessing drug and alcohol treatment services.