Our impact

By bringing together policymakers, researchers and people with lived experience, we generate robust, data-driven evidence on key societal challenges, including health, education, social care and ageing. We enable secure, privacy-protecting access to linked administrative data, building public trust while supporting high-quality analysis that informs decision-making.

Alongside this, we invest in research capacity and inclusive approaches, helping to ensure that data-driven insights translate into better policies, improved services and positive outcomes for communities across Northern Ireland. 

Read more about ADR UK’s wider approach to impact.

Explore the case studies below to see how our research is informing policy and practice.