Tag: data

LG Inform: Access Training on this Free Data and Statistics Tool!

Book your place at the free upcoming training session on using the LG Inform platform – an incredibly useful tool for accessing Local Authority data and statistics.

To continue supporting your organisations to access and use data about the older populations in your areas, Age UK have continued our agreement to provide access to the LG Inform and LG Inform Plus platforms for local Age UKs until 31 March 2024. Find out more about LG Inform below, including how to sign up for some free upcoming training sessions across autumn and winter.

What is LG Inform?

LG Inform is a data service provided by the Local Government Association (LGA) for English local authorities. It has been designed and developed together with councils to a high standard using modern web-based technologies to benchmark performance across some 10,300 individual data items. The system is well used, for example, 95% of all English local authorities regularly use it.

You can access LG Inform here. 

Training programme 2023/24

To help you to get the most out of these data services we have commissioned a number of free virtual training events to be provided by the LG Inform team.

There are two different sessions on offer:

An Introduction to LG Inform

This webinar provides an overview of LG Inform, including a walkthrough of the public pages, using the headline and standard reports. We show users how to find ready-made reports, and how to use the search function to find data. The resources created for Age UK will be showcased as well as a brief introduction to the some of the functions reserved for signed-in users.

Using the LG Inform Report Builder

The report builder session takes you through the process of accessing the 10,300 metrics available in the database so registered users can build and save their own ‘custom’ reports in LG Inform. We will show how to create reports from scratch or build them from existing materials. How they can be ‘shared’ or embedded into existing websites or intranets will be highlighted.

Book your place!

NB – It is recommended that you attend the LG Inform: An Introduction, before the Building Reporting session.

Training CourseDate Time Registration to book  
LG Inform: An Introduction24/10/202311:00Register
LG Inform: An Introduction21/11/202314:00Register
LG Inform: An Introduction22/11/202311:00Register
LG Inform: An Introduction27/02/202411:00Register
LG Inform: An Introduction12/03/202411:00Register
LG Inform: An Introduction14/03/202414:00Register
LG Inform: Building Reports21/09/202311:00Register
LG Inform: Building Reports22/09/202314:00Register
LG Inform: Building Reports26/10/202314:00Register
LG Inform: Building Reports23/11/202311:00Register
LG Inform: Building Reports24/11/202314:00Register
LG Inform: Building Reports29/02/202414:00Register
LG Inform: Building Reports15/03/202411:00Register
LG Inform: Building Reports15/03/202414:00Register

Get in touch!

If you have any questions about this initiative, please contact Local Statistics – localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk

Want to access more statistics from Age UK?

The Partner Insight Hub is a space to support partners to access data, insights and research from across the Age UK Network and relevant external sources. This includes the quarterly reports from each Partner Information Return.

Click here to access the partner insight hub

Reminder: Age UK and LG Inform: Free Training Programme – March 2023

A reminder to book your place at the free upcoming training sessions on using the LG Inform platform.

LG Inform is a data service provided by the Local Government Association which partners can use to access data about the older populations in your areas of benefit. This is a quick reminder that we have commissioned a number of free virtual training events to be provided by the LG Inform team to help you to get the most out of the system. Find out full details, including how to book your place, below.

To continue supporting your organisations to access and using data about the older populations in your areas of benefit, Age UK have continued our agreement to provide access to the LG Inform and LG Inform Plus platforms for the Age UK Network until 31 March 2024.

LG Inform is a data service provided by the Local Government Association (LGA) for English local authorities. It has been designed and developed together with councils to a high standard using modern web-based technologies to benchmark performance across some 10,300 individual data items. The system is well used, for example, 95% of all English local authorities regularly use it.

You can access LG Inform here. 

Training programme – March 2023

To help Partners to get the most out of these data services we have commissioned a number of free virtual training events to be provided by the LG Inform team. See the training plan below.

There are two different sessions on offer:

An Introduction to LG Inform

This webinar provides an overview of LG Inform, including a walkthrough of the public pages, using the headline and standard reports. We show users how to find ready-made reports, and how to use the search function to find data. The resources created for Age UK will be showcased as well as a brief introduction to the some of the functions reserved for signed-in users.

Using the LG Inform Report Builder

The report builder session takes you through the process of accessing the 10,300 metrics available in the database so registered users can build and save their own ‘custom’ reports in LG Inform. We will show how to create reports from scratch or build them from existing materials. How they can be ‘shared’ or embedded into existing websites or intranets will be highlighted.

Book your place!

LG Inform: An introduction Date Time Registration to book  
LG Inform: An introduction 13/03/202311:00Register here
LG Inform: An introduction 14/03/202311:00Register here
LG Inform: Building reports 15/03/202314:00Register here
LG Inform: Building reports 16/03/202314:00Register here

Get in touch!

If you have any questions about this initiative, please contact Local Statistics – localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk

New ONS Tool for viewing Census Data in your area

The ONS has released a new tool to help you view Census data in your local area – you can even draw the area you want to study onto the map.

The Office for National Statistics have released a new “Build a Custom Area Profile” tool on their website which allows you to perform in-depth studies of local areas using Census 2021 data. This could help you to gather knowledge and insight about your organisation’s local area. Find out more below.

The “Build a Custom Area Profile” tool allows you to get data by different area types, for example your neighbourhood, ward, parish, local authority district or parliamentary constituency. You can then view the different characteristics of each area, including “population”, “age profile”, “accommodation type”, and much much more.

Plus if you want to view a different area than those listed above, you can even draw your own on a map to fit your organisation’s area.

With the tool, you can choose different topics from Census 2021 data, save the area you have drawn to use again and export your area profile as an image or spreadsheet.

If you would like to use this tool, please follow the link below:

Try out the ONS Build a Custom Area Tool

Want to explore more local data?

Age UK have continued our agreement to provide access to the LG Inform and LG Inform Plus platforms for the Age UK Network until 31 March 2024. LG Inform is a data service provided by the Local Government Association (LGA) for English local authorities which partners can use to gain useful insights into your local area.

Find out more about LG Inform, including details of some upcoming training on using the platform here.

Age UK and LG Inform: Free Training Programme – March 2023

Book your place at the free upcoming training session on using the LG Inform platform.

To continue supporting your organisations to access and using data about the older populations in your areas of benefit and territories, Age UK have continued our agreement to provide access to the LG Inform and LG Inform Plus platforms for the Age UK Network until 31 March 2024. Find out more about LG Inform below, including how to sign up for some free upcoming training sessions in March.

LG Inform is a data service provided by the Local Government Association (LGA) for English local authorities. It has been designed and developed together with councils to a high standard using modern web-based technologies to benchmark performance across some 10,300 individual data items. The system is well used, for example, 95% of all English local authorities regularly use it.

You can access LG Inform here. 

Training programme 2023

To help Partners to get the most out of these data services we have commissioned a number of free virtual training events to be provided by the LG Inform team. See the training plan below.

There are two different sessions on offer:

An Introduction to LG Inform

This webinar provides an overview of LG Inform, including a walkthrough of the public pages, using the headline and standard reports. We show users how to find ready-made reports, and how to use the search function to find data. The resources created for Age UK will be showcased as well as a brief introduction to the some of the functions reserved for signed-in users.

Using the LG Inform Report Builder

The report builder session takes you through the process of accessing the 10,300 metrics available in the database so registered users can build and save their own ‘custom’ reports in LG Inform. We will show how to create reports from scratch or build them from existing materials. How they can be ‘shared’ or embedded into existing websites or intranets will be highlighted.

Book your place!

LG Inform: An introduction Date Time Registration to book  
LG Inform: An introduction 13/03/202311.00Register here
LG Inform: An introduction 14/03/202311.00Register here
LG Inform: Building reports 15/03/202314:00Register here
LG Inform: Building reports 16/03/202314:00Register here

Get in touch!

If you have any questions about this initiative, please contact Local Statistics – localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk

Age UK and LG Inform: Training Programme – November 2022

Find out how to book your place at the upcoming LG Inform training webinars later this month.

A quick reminder to register for upcoming training webinars on using the LG Inform and LG Inform Plus platforms. LG Inform allows your organisation to access statistics from multiple sources in one platform, from population to economic to social care data. The tool is available here. Read on to find out more, including how to book your place at the training webinars.

Age UK wishes to continue to support Partners to access data about the older populations in your areas of benefit and territories. To support this work, we have continued our agreement to provide access to the LG Inform and LG Inform Plus platforms (data services covering English local authorities) for the whole Age UK Network until 31st March 2024.

LG Inform is a data service provided by the Improvement and Development Agency (a company owned by the Local Government Association (LGA) for English local authorities. It has been designed and developed together with councils to a high standard using modern web-based technologies to benchmark performance across some 10,300 individual data items. The system is well used, with 95% of all English local authorities regularly using it.

LG Inform Training Programme 2022-23

To help you to get the most out of these data services we have commissioned a number of free virtual training events to be provided by the LG Inform team.

There are two different sessions on offer:

  • An Introduction to LG Inform

This webinar provides an overview of LG Inform, including a walkthrough of the public pages, using the headline and standard reports. We’ll show users how to find readymade reports, and how to use the search function to find data. The resources created for Age UK will be showcased and there will also be a brief introduction to some of the functions reserved for signed-in users.

  • Using the LG Inform Report Builder

The report builder session takes you through the process of accessing the 10,300 metrics available in the database so registered users can build and save their own ‘custom’ reports in LG Inform. We will show you how to create reports from scratch or build them from existing materials. We will also highlight how reports can be ‘shared’ or embedded into existing websites or intranets.

Book your place!

You can register below for the Training sessions in September or November. We will release further dates in March 2023.

TitleDate Time Link to book  
LG Inform: An introduction 21/11/202211.00Register here
LG Inform: An introduction 22/11/202211.00Register here
LG Inform: Building reports 23/11/202214:00Register here
LG Inform: Building reports 24/11/202214:00Register here

Get in touch!

If you have any questions about this initiative, please contact Local Statistics – localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk

PIR for Q2 of 2022/23 – deadline extended to Friday 4 November

There are a few days left to complete the form for the second Quarterly PIR of 2022/23 ahead of the 2nd November deadline.

The deadline to complete the latest Partner Information Return has been extended to Friday 4 November! Thank you to all 88 Partners who have responded so far, if you haven’t had chance to complete the form yet, you can do so here. This latest PIR covers the period between 1st July and 30th September 2022, Quarter 2 of 2022/2023. Find out full details below, including the link to the data report from Q1 of 2022/23.

The reference copy and the data transparency statement for this PIR can be viewed below:

Word Doc Reference Copy:

PIR Reference Copy – Q2 2022-23

Data Transparency Statement:

PIR Data Transparency Statement
Click here to complete the partner information return for Q2 2022/23

Data Report for Q1 2022/23

A big thank you to all 99 Partners who completed the PIR for Quarter 1 of 2022/23 – this is the most returns we have received for the last five quarters!

You can find the full data report of your responses here.

Why the Partner Information Return Matters

The PIR is used to enhance Age UK’s knowledge of the Network, so that we can display our collective strength in media, fundraising, and influencing opportunities.

The more returns we receive, the more powerful and useful the data we can display when talking to funders over the winter, demonstrating the breadth of the Age UK Network’s work with older people.

If you have any questions or feedback please email localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk. Thank you as always for taking the time to complete the Partner Information Return

PIR for Q2 of 2022/23 closes Wednesday 2nd November

There are a few days left to complete the form for the second Quarterly PIR of 2022/23 ahead of the 2nd November deadline.

A quick reminder that there is still time to complete the latest Partner Information Return (PIR) here. This latest PIR covers the period between 1st July and 30th September 2022, Quarter 2 of 2022/2023. The deadline for completion is the 2nd November 2022. Find out full details below, including the link to the data report from Q1 of 2022/23.

The reference copy and the data transparency statement for this PIR can be viewed below:

Word Doc Reference Copy:

PIR Reference Copy – Q2 2022-23

Data Transparency Statement:

PIR Data Transparency Statement
Click here to complete the partner information return for Q2 2022/23

Data Report for Q1 2022/23

A big thank you to all 99 Partners who completed the PIR for Quarter 1 of 2022/23 – this is the most returns we have received for the last five quarters!

You can find the full data report of your responses here.

Why the Partner Information Return Matters

The PIR is used to enhance Age UK’s knowledge of the Network, so that we can display our collective strength in media, fundraising, and influencing opportunities.

The more returns we receive, the more powerful and useful the data we can display when talking to funders over the winter, demonstrating the breadth of the Age UK Network’s work with older people.

If you have any questions or feedback please email localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk. Thank you as always for taking the time to complete the Partner Information Return

There’s still time to complete the PIR for Q2 of 2022/23!

A quick reminder that the form for the second Quarterly PIR of 2022/23 is now available for you to complete ahead of the 2nd November deadline.

A quick reminder that there is still time to complete the latest Partner Information Return (PIR) here. This latest PIR covers the period between 1st July and 30th September 2022, Quarter 2 of 2022/2023. The deadline for completion is the 2nd November 2022. Find out full details below, including the link to the data report from Q1 of 2022/23.

The reference copy and the data transparency statement for this PIR can be viewed below:

Word Doc Reference Copy:

PIR Reference Copy – Q2 2022-23

Data Transparency Statement:

PIR Data Transparency Statement
Click here to complete the partner information return for Q2 2022/23

Data Report for Q1 2022/23

A big thank you to all 99 Partners who completed the PIR for Quarter 1 of 2022/23 – this is the most returns we have received for the last five quarters!

You can find the full data report of your responses here.

Why the Partner Information Return Matters

The PIR is used to enhance Age UK’s knowledge of the Network, so that we can display our collective strength in media, fundraising, and influencing opportunities.

The more returns we receive, the more powerful and useful the data we can display when talking to funders over the winter, demonstrating the breadth of the Age UK Network’s work with older people.

If you have any questions or feedback please email localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk. Thank you as always for taking the time to complete the Partner Information Return

Reminder: PIR for Q2 of 2022/23 available for completion!

A quick reminder that the form for the second Quarterly PIR of 2022/23 is now available for you to complete ahead of the 2nd November deadline.

A quick reminder that the latest Partner Information Return (PIR) is now available for completion here. This covers the period between 1st July and 30th September 2022, Quarter 2 of 2022/2023. The deadline for completion is the 2nd November 2022. Find out full details below, including the link to the data report from Q1 of 2022/23.

The reference copy and the data transparency statement for this PIR can be viewed below:

Word Doc Reference Copy:

PIR Reference Copy – Q2 2022-23

Data Transparency Statement:

PIR Data Transparency Statement
Click here to complete the partner information return for Q2 2022/23

Data Report for Q1 2022/23

A big thank you to all 99 Partners who completed the PIR for Quarter 1 of 2022/23 – this is the most returns we have received for the last five quarters!

You can find the full data report of your responses here.

Why the Partner Information Return Matters

The PIR is used to enhance Age UK’s knowledge of the Network, so that we can display our collective strength in media, fundraising, and influencing opportunities.

The more returns we receive, the more powerful and useful the data we can display when talking to funders over the winter, demonstrating the breadth of the Age UK Network’s work with older people.

If you have any questions or feedback please email localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk. Thank you as always for taking the time to complete the Partner Information Return

Reminder: PIR for Q2 of 2022/23 now available for completion!

A reminder that the form for the second Quarterly PIR of 2022/23 is now available for you to complete ahead of the 2nd November deadline.

A quick reminder that the latest Partner Information Return (PIR) is now available for completion here. This covers the period between 1st July and 30th September 2022, Quarter 2 of 2022/2023. The deadline for completion is the 2nd November 2022. Find out full details below, including the link to the data report from Q1 of 2022/23.

The reference copy and the data transparency statement for this PIR can be viewed below:

Word Doc Reference Copy:

PIR Reference Copy – Q2 2022-23

Data Transparency Statement:

PIR Data Transparency Statement
Click here to complete the partner information return for Q2 2022/23

Data Report for Q1 2022/23

A big thank you to all 99 Partners who completed the PIR for Quarter 1 of 2022/23 – this is the most returns we have received for the last five quarters!

You can find the full data report of your responses here.

Why the Partner Information Return Matters

The PIR is used to enhance Age UK’s knowledge of the Network, so that we can display our collective strength in media, fundraising, and influencing opportunities.

The more returns we receive, the more powerful and useful the data we can display when talking to funders over the winter, demonstrating the breadth of the Age UK Network’s work with older people.

If you have any questions or feedback please email localstatistics@ageuk.org.uk. Thank you as always for taking the time to complete the Partner Information Return.