NNPAC Data Studies

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NNPAC Data Studies

Applications for the Grampian Data Safe Haven (DaSH) are made through NNPAC which is the North Node Privacy Advisory Committee. The remit of this Committee is to provide researchers with access to NHS patient/health data within NHS Grampian for research purposes via a streamlined approach that incorporates Sponsorship, Ethics, Caldicott & R&D.

Guidance for Applicants

The application should be carried out in collaboration with the Grampian Data Safe Haven and their process is outline below:

  • Contact DaSH to discuss data management protocol
  • Complete NNPAC Application Form:

Application form – for completion on a University of Aberdeen computer

Application form – for completion on an NHS Grampian computer

  • Submit application form and supporting documents online
  • Application reviewed and any other permissions reviewed
  • Approval for project
  • Contact DaSH for data linkage plan to commence
  • Begin Project

More information can be found at Safe Haven (DaSH) webpage

Application Documents

Forms Notes

Application form – for completion on a University of Aberdeen computer

Application form – for completion on an NHS Grampian computer

All applications must be submitted to nnpac@abdn.ac.uk using this online Microsoft form.
NNPAC Guidance for Applicants Guidance document to assist with completion of form. Any additional queries please contact DaSH.

Modification application form – for completion on a University of Aberdeen computer

Modification application form – for completion on an NHS Grampian computer

Changes to study.
End of Study Form To be completed once your study has ended.