Open-Access Data Sources

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Here are some examples of data sources specific to Rhondda Cynon Taf, grouped by the HDRC Evidence Pie evidence types. These data sets are open-access, which means they are free to use, share, and modify, but you must credit the original source when using them. It’s like borrowing a book from a library—you can read it, take notes, and share what you learned, but you need to acknowledge where the information came from. This ensures transparency and gives proper recognition to the creators of the data.

Lewing, Gross & Molloy, Early Intervention Foundation (adapted)

Lived Experience Data

Youth Engagement and Participation Service 'Your Voice' Survey 2022-2023 (external link) was conducted by RCT Council and gathered responses from almost 5,000 young people aged 11-25 across various settings, including schools, colleges, youth clubs and community centres. The survey covered a range of thematic areas such as education, employment, well-being, internet use, social media, community, climate change, crime, bullying, rights and activities. This survey data can be used to plan services and policies for young people, addressing their needs and concerns effectively.

Organisational Data and Professional Knowledge

Cabinet reports (external link) and Overview and Scrutiny Committee Meetings (external link) documents hold lots of data , particularly organisational and professional knowledge data, which are used to make decisions within the local authority. You can also find organisational data on individual services in the Council performance pages (external link) on the Council’s website.

Impact Measurement Data

Director of Social Services Annual Report 2022-2023 (external link) is an annual report detailing the performance, achievements and challenges of the social services department in Rhondda Cynon Taf for the year 2022-2023. This report can be used to understand the performance and challenges of the social services department, informing future strategies and improvements.

Population Data

There are many organisations that offer open-access population for RCT and wider. You can take a look at their websites here:

Data Cymru (external link) - an organisation that supports local authorities in Wales by helping them source, analyse, and present data effectively.

DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) (external link) - covering areas such as benefits, pensions, employment programs, and income distribution.

NOMIS (National Online Manpower Information System) (external link) - a service provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK, offering official statistics on population, society, and the labour market

ONS (Office for National Statistics) (external link) - responsible for collecting, analysing, and publishing data related to the economy, population, and society at national, regional, and local levels. The ONS also conducts the Census in England and Wales every ten years and provides key insights that inform government policies and public services.

Public Health Wales (external link) - official data and reports published by Public Health Wales, covering key areas such as health trends, disease surveillance, screening programs, and public health initiatives. These statistics help policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public understand health challenges and improvements across Wales.

StatsWales (external link) - a free-to-use online data service provided by the Welsh Government, offering detailed official statistics on various aspects of life in Wales, including health, education, economy, housing, and local government. Users can view, manipulate, create, and download tables to analyse Welsh data for research, policy-making, and public service improvements

Academic Research

You can view these in more detail in our Research Resources section.


Click here for Cymraeg

Here are some examples of data sources specific to Rhondda Cynon Taf, grouped by the HDRC Evidence Pie evidence types. These data sets are open-access, which means they are free to use, share, and modify, but you must credit the original source when using them. It’s like borrowing a book from a library—you can read it, take notes, and share what you learned, but you need to acknowledge where the information came from. This ensures transparency and gives proper recognition to the creators of the data.

Lewing, Gross & Molloy, Early Intervention Foundation (adapted)

Lived Experience Data

Youth Engagement and Participation Service 'Your Voice' Survey 2022-2023 (external link) was conducted by RCT Council and gathered responses from almost 5,000 young people aged 11-25 across various settings, including schools, colleges, youth clubs and community centres. The survey covered a range of thematic areas such as education, employment, well-being, internet use, social media, community, climate change, crime, bullying, rights and activities. This survey data can be used to plan services and policies for young people, addressing their needs and concerns effectively.

Organisational Data and Professional Knowledge

Cabinet reports (external link) and Overview and Scrutiny Committee Meetings (external link) documents hold lots of data , particularly organisational and professional knowledge data, which are used to make decisions within the local authority. You can also find organisational data on individual services in the Council performance pages (external link) on the Council’s website.

Impact Measurement Data

Director of Social Services Annual Report 2022-2023 (external link) is an annual report detailing the performance, achievements and challenges of the social services department in Rhondda Cynon Taf for the year 2022-2023. This report can be used to understand the performance and challenges of the social services department, informing future strategies and improvements.

Population Data

There are many organisations that offer open-access population for RCT and wider. You can take a look at their websites here:

Data Cymru (external link) - an organisation that supports local authorities in Wales by helping them source, analyse, and present data effectively.

DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) (external link) - covering areas such as benefits, pensions, employment programs, and income distribution.

NOMIS (National Online Manpower Information System) (external link) - a service provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK, offering official statistics on population, society, and the labour market

ONS (Office for National Statistics) (external link) - responsible for collecting, analysing, and publishing data related to the economy, population, and society at national, regional, and local levels. The ONS also conducts the Census in England and Wales every ten years and provides key insights that inform government policies and public services.

Public Health Wales (external link) - official data and reports published by Public Health Wales, covering key areas such as health trends, disease surveillance, screening programs, and public health initiatives. These statistics help policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public understand health challenges and improvements across Wales.

StatsWales (external link) - a free-to-use online data service provided by the Welsh Government, offering detailed official statistics on various aspects of life in Wales, including health, education, economy, housing, and local government. Users can view, manipulate, create, and download tables to analyse Welsh data for research, policy-making, and public service improvements

Academic Research

You can view these in more detail in our Research Resources section.


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