Collaborating to improve public engagement practices in data and statistics
PEDRI unites different UK organisations working with data and statistics to improve how we all work with the public.
Our areas of work
Good
practices
We create guidance for better public involvement and engagement in data research.
Championing activities that build trust
We collate and create inclusive approaches that enable the data science sector and the public to come together.
Public involvement in PEDRI
We co-produce projects and engagement tools with the public.
Learning and development
We help people working with data to improve their public involvement and engagement skills.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
We are committed to embedding EDI across all PEDRI workstreams, ensuring that every project reflects our seven Good Practice Standards and core values of accessibility, fairness and representation. We are always looking to improve how we approach and integrate EDI and welcome feedback on our work in this area.
Discover our Good Practice Standards
Our structure
Governance Board
Comprising leaders from PEDRI partner organisations and public and professional co-chairs, the board provides strategic leadership and oversight.
Coordinating Unit
An operational team at Health Data Research UK oversees the board, working groups and workstreams, with input from the groups below.
Steering Group
Composed of professionals from PEDRI partner organisations and public partners, the steering group oversees five workstream delivery groups.
Professional Members Group (in development)
For individuals working in public involvement and engagement with data research to share knowledge.
Public Advisory Group
Led by a public chair and co-chair, this group includes PEDRI partner organisations and advises on meaningful public involvement and engagement.
Our partners
Our partners have experience and knowledge from working with data across the UK
Join the PEDRI community
Whether you manage data or are a researcher, member of the public or policymaker, there’s a place for you. Discover how you can get involved.
Explore your options“PEDRI is an important step in strengthening ADR UK’s commitment to embedding and sharing best practice in public engagement across the field of data research.”
Dr Emma Gordon
Director of ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) and ADR England
Meet the team
PEDRI is coordinated by Health Data Research UK
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