As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From education benefits and outcomes to energy efficiency we have got the highlights that matter.
Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for next week – so that you are always one step ahead.
Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, or just a data enthusiast, there’s something here for you. Let’s dive in. 📊This week in Public Data
This week, new figures from the Department for Education showed record breaking demand for Education, Health and Care plans, with families facing long waits for support. Read more here.
Additionally, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero released a wide variety of energy efficiency statistics.
Education
– Education, Health and Care Plans
Data on the number of children and young people with a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or education, health and care (EHC) plan in England, by local authority.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by the Department of Education.
📍Explore Polimapper’s EHC plans in England visualisation.
– Graduates and Postgraduates outcomes
Employment and earnings outcomes of higher education graduates and postgraduates broken down by subject studied, characteristics and geographical boundaries.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by the Department of Education.
– Pupil attendance in schools
Data on the levels of attendance and overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in state-funded primary, secondary and special schools, by local authority and region.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by the Department of Education.
Energy
– Green Homes Grant and Home Upgrade Grant
Data to monitor the progress of the Green Homes Grant scheme and the Home Upgrade Grant. The statistics cover households and measure delivery, including analysis by measure type, region and local authority.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
📍Explore Polimapper’s Home Upgrade Grant visualisation.
– Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Local level uptake of low carbon technologies under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, including heat pump installation.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
– Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund scheme in England. Data is by local authority, region and Westminster constituency.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
– Solar PV deployment
Figures on deployment of solar photovoltaic capacity in the UK on a sub-regional level.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Health
– Appointments in General Practice
The publication covers historic appointments, marked as attended or did not attend, national to sub ICB location coverage.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by NHS England.
– General Practice workforce
Information about the GP workforce in General Practices, including by type, gender, and age. Data is available by ICB and region.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by NHS England.
– NHS workforce statistics
NHS workforce figures broken down on a sub-regional level.
🗓️ Released on the 26th of June by NHS England.Next week in Public Data
Next week, healthcare statistics will take centre stage, including updates to four health profiles in the Department of Health and Social Care’s Fingertips database. Additional releases on child outcomes and greenhouse gas emissions will follow.
Health
– Palliative and End of Life Care
Update to the Palliative and End of Life Care profile with data on a local authority and ICB level. Place of death factsheets and the care homes factsheet will also be updated.
🗓️ To be released on the 1st of July by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.
– Vision Profile
Update to the Vision profile, with data on a local authority and ICB level. The Vision profile brings together population rates across the whole eye pathway.
🗓️ To be released on the 1st of July by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.
– Dementia Data and Intelligence
Monthly indicator update to the dementia surveillance factsheet with April and May 2025 data. Data made available by ICB and local authority.
🗓️ To be released on the 1st of July by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.
– NHS Health Check
Number of NHS Health Check offers and uptake data covering January to March 2025. This data will be made available by Integrated Care Board and Local Authority.
🗓️ To be released on the 1st of July by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.
– NHS Community Service
Patient-level dataset providing information relating to NHS-funded community services, at local authority and ICB levels.
🗓️ To be released on the 1st of July by NHS England.
– Adult Social Care
Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings. This is available by region and local authority.
🗓️ To be released on the 3rd of July by the Department of Health and Social Care.
– National flu and COVID-19 surveillance report
National influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. Data available by region
🗓️ To be released on the 3rd of July by UK Health Security Agency.
Society
– Outcomes for children in need
Data on outcomes for children in need at national and local authority levels.
🗓️ To be released on the 3rd of July by the Department for Education.
– Geographical inequalities in premature mortality
Statistics on premature mortality for Upper Tier Local Authorities in England and Wales.
🗓️ To be released on the 3rd of July by the Office for National Statistics.
Energy
– Greenhouse gas emissions
UK local authority and regional estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from 2005.
🗓️ To be released on the 3rd of July by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.You can expect more news from us next week. In the meantime, why not subscribe to our newsletter to receive Polimapper updates straight to your inbox.