How are Unique Property Reference Numbers used in health data research? (9:24)

How are Unique Property Reference Numbers used in health data research? (9:24)

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Starts8 May 2026

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This video lesson will explain:

  • What questions researchers are answering using Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs),
  • How researchers protect privacy, and
  • How researchers can build public trust.

By the end of this video lesson, you will understand:

  • Some current health data research being conducted using UPRNs.
  • How to target relevant audiences for public involvement and engagement.
  • Some key questions the public may have for researchers.

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Ruth Blackburn
Senior Research Fellow at University College London (UCL)

Ruth is a senior researcher at the University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. She is the Associate...

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Julia Shumway
PhD student and research assistant at the University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

Julia Shumway is a PhD student and research assistant at the University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child He...

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