Introducing the Government Data Quality Hub Team

We’re the Government Data Quality Hub, also known as the DQHub. You might have come across us under our old name, the Government Statistical Service Quality Centre. We’ve now expanded our remit and scope: our new mission is to work across government and beyond to help make data better.

What is the DQHub?

The DQHub is based in the Office for National Statistics. We are an evolution of the Quality Centre – a team that has been working with stats producers across government to improve the quality of their statistics. Now, our aim is to improve the quality of all types of data and analysis across government. We will do that by supporting organisations to better understand, communicate and improve the quality of their data and their analysis.

What will the DQHub be doing?

We have created a data quality framework which we’ll be launching soon. It is drawn from best practice across government and the wider industry. Over the coming months, we will be producing guidance and training that supports public sector organisations in developing and strengthening their work in data quality. We will also be providing tailored support for government organisations to strengthen their data quality culture, identify areas to improve, or better understand the quality of their data.

Why is this needed?

Good quality data should be the foundation of everything we do in government. But we don’t always know the quality of our data or take the most effective actions to deal with quality issues that arise. If we are to make good decisions, policies and services in government, we need data we can trust.

How do I work with the DQHub?

We will be sharing the products we create here on our site. If you want to work with us on a specific challenge, or if there is a product you think would be particularly helpful, please drop us an email at DQHub@ons.gov.uk or tweet us at @DQHubUKGov.