Providing safe access to data from Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland for Research
The Honest Broker Service brings together routine data collected during HSC Service Users interactions with Health and Social Care (HSC) services in Northern Ireland and provides a way of accessing this for internal users and for research.
We manage service-management data requests for Health and Social Care Northern Ireland and the Department of Health and provide access for researchers who require access to administrative data for approved projects.
Our Work
The Honest Broker Service is the Secure Data Environment for Health and Social Care (HSC) Northern Ireland and is hosted within the HSC Regional Business Services Organisation (RBSO/BSO).
Internal Access
The HBS also provide an internal service for provision of de-identified data to the Department of Health (DoH) and Health and Social Care Northern Ireland organisations. Find information on available data and how to apply here.
Governance and Transparency
Find out more about how the service operates and past uses of HSC data.
Researcher Access
The HBS provides accredited researchers with access to linked, de-identified health data via a safe setting. Find information on available data and how to apply here.
News and Insights
News about the HBS, relevant articles relating to HBS projects and wider developments in the field of health data research.
- Accredited Researchers
- Department of Health
- HSC Organisations which have signed up to the Memorandum of Understanding
Download Our Brochure
This brochure contains an overview of the service including available data, application process and case studies.