March 2026 release note

Registration Service now live — the former Validation Service has transitioned to the Registration Service, supported by new policy and process guidance to make onboarding to the SDE Network clearer and more consistent.

New articles in Life Saving Research — we’ve added fresh content highlighting driver projects and the PRANA project, showcasing innovative work happening across the SDE Network.

New videos and testimonials — check out new media from recent events, including the patient entrepreneur workshop and the HDUG conference, and featuring stories from researchers, patients and partners. 

Local SDE updates:

• Eastern England SDE has now launched as a single unified platform, combining East of England and East Midlands
• The Southern SDE Partnership has launched its new website, connecting Kent Medway and Sussex, South West, and Wessex SDEs

Updated data capabilities table — we’ve refreshed the table on 'Find health data for your research' so it reflects the latest dataset availability across SDEs, making it easier to see what data sits where. 

We’re currently preparing the new SDE Network Acknowledgements and Publications Policy (SNAPPy). This will offer consistent guidance for researchers and SDEs on how to acknowledge data access, promote good practice, and continue building public trust.