Submit enquiry

Give input

Submit application via eDris Co-ordinator

PBPP IG review

Yes

Scoping exercise

Submit IGRP application

Safe Researcher Training

REC/CAG review

Scoping feedback

IGRP review

Yes

ONS research accreditation

Submit Research project application

Reviewed by UKSA ethics team

RAP review

Access granted

Approval rejected

Review by Ethics Committee

Enquiry

Complete application

REC/CAG review

Discuss requirements

Case officer review

AGD Review

DARs Review

NHS E Siro

Yes

Safe research training

Submit 5 safes data access form

REC/CAG review

Vetting & review

HSC Data Access Committee

Access granted

Access denied

Submit enquiry

Complete enquiry form and seek input on project.

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Give input

Enquiry reviewed and feedback on scope given on.

Submit application

Researcher to Submit research application. eDRIS Research Co-ordinator will provide support.

PBPP IG review

The Public Benefit and Privacy Panel reviews applications to ensure that research is in the public interest and that the privacy implications are considered.
There are different tiers of review which can be seen in more detail here:
- Tier 1: The public benefit and privacy panel for Health and Social Care - Tier 1
- Tier 2: The public benefit and privacy panel for Health and Social Care - Tier 2

Scoping exercise

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REC/CAG review

For more information of what approval are needed see:
- What approvals and decisions do I need?
Here is a tool to help determine if you need REC approval:
- Do I need NHS REC review?
For templates and supporting documents:
- Templates for supporting documents

IGRP Review

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Safe Researcher Training

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ONS research accreditation

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Submit Research project application

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RAP review

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Submit enquiry

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Complete application

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REC/CAG review if necessary

For more information of what approval are needed see:
- What approvals and decisions do I need?
Here is a tool to help determine if you need REC approval:
- Do I need NHS REC review?
For templates and supporting documents:
- Templates for supporting documents

IGARD review

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Submit 5 safes data access form

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If required gain ethical approval

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Complete 5 safes application form

Click to download the "Research data access agreement for access via UK SeRP" document

Click to download the "Research data access agreement (via attendance in person)" document

Vetting & review

The finalised application will be presented to a panel from the Honest Broker Governance Board (HBGB) who are responsible for the approval of all Northern Ireland health and social care related research applications received by the Honest Broker Service.

HSC Data Access Committee

If approved researcher required to sign data access agreement

Click to download the "Honest Broker Service Research Application Form" document

If the application is approved, the project team will be required to sign a Research Data Access Agreement which provides the terms and conditions on which access will be granted to the requested datasets.