December 2025 release note
Improvements in this release cycle and what's coming next.
Release date: 15 December 2025
Highlights
Upgraded 'Find the data you need' page – clearer routes to services supporting researchers to find the right data for their work.
Streamlined 'Apply to access data' process – improved guidance for researchers throughout the application journey.
New features and improvements
Service changes
Registration Service: new enquiry forms reinforce our commitment to transparency and make the verification process easier to use
New content
Enhanced portal experience: in response to user feedback, streamlined navigation on 'Apply to access data' page simplifying the process for making enquiries.
Improved user journey on 'Find the data you need' page: showcasing the different routes available to researchers, including the Gateway, SDE Networks, and the Concierge Service – helps researchers make more informed decisions. In addition, new information about data capabilities and improved functionality for sorting and filtering categories makes it easier to find relevant resources quickly.
New design for our support and guidance pages: refreshed layout for key resources, including release notes, provides greater transparency.
Coming soon
New materials available: testimonials and videos from our Health Data User Group conference in November, highlighting the services and impact of the SDE Network.
Insight and information about public engagement within the 'Patient voice' page, including highlights from the recent patient entrepreneur workshop supported by the SDE Network.
SDE Network explainer: new content to provide users with key information about working with us.
Last edited: 20 March 2026 3:38 pm