The ONS Regional Statisticians for the East Midlands produce a number of resources to provide support in finding and making best use of data.

 Evidence (251 kB)  This presentation introduces the theory behind 'evidence' - what it is and why use it.

 Evidence Guide (184.34 kB) This handy guide provides links to web-based sources of information that can be used to find evidence at regional and sub-regional levels and gives a brief description of what the website aims to provide.

 Finding Data (1.01 MB) This presentation covers 8 key online sources of data and which are best for what.

 Geography (6.77 MB) To make best use of the data you will find on the above websites you need to understand a little about statistical geographies.  This presentation provides an introduction.

 Labour Force Survey (LFS) (129.5 kB) Confused about the Labour Force Survey (LFS), Annual Population Survey (APS) and Annual Local LFS?  This presentation will explain.

 Other Useful Products (114.5 kB) Presentation giving a short introduction to the Index of Multiple Deprivation, Area Classifications and Travel To Work Areas.

Regional Statistics - A series of excel spreadsheets that contain statistics compiled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) East Midlands regional team in collaboration with the research and strategy team of the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).

You can also search our Reports Database for briefing notes and other reports produced by the ONS Regional Statisticians in the East Midlands.