Without FAD
- 01Find releases across thousands of publisher pages
- 02Repair spreadsheets, CSVs and inconsistent structures
- 03Repeat the same work whenever a source changes
- 04Reconcile old and new versions before analysis
Managed public data infrastructure
Public data, ready for serious analysis.
Facts and Dimensions collects, checks and maintains publicly available statistics and reference data from thousands of sources—so your team can query trusted data instead of preparing it.
Available through Azure SQL and Snowflake. No obligation for 30 days.
Catalogue coverage8,238listed tables · 440 schemas
ODSOrganisation referenceStructured + maintainedReady
RXdm+d medicines dataRelease trackedReady
SPPublic spendHistory retainedReady
SNSNOMED CTChange managedReady
Trusted public-data infrastructure
Used across more than half of the NHSDSPT standards metCyber Essentials certifiedAvailable on Azure + Snowflake
The useful part of public data
Less hunting. Less cleaning. More confidence.
Public data is valuable, but it rarely arrives analysis-ready. FAD takes responsibility for the work between publication and use.
With FAD
Connect once to a maintained data platform. Query current and historical releases when you need them.
What the service handles
From scattered source to dependable table.
- 01
Collect
We bring together publicly available data from thousands of sources across multiple industries.
- 02
Check
We investigate incorrect dates, missing values, changing definitions, broken formulae and structural drift.
- 03
Maintain
New releases are loaded as they appear. Data types only expand, new columns are added and columns can become nullable; rare breaking changes are communicated in advance.
- 04
Deliver
Teams get current and historical data through Azure SQL or Snowflake, ready for analysis and modelling.
8,238
table entries listed in the current public catalogue
440
schemas spanning health, government and reference data
Daily
checks and updates to keep releases current
½+ NHS
the service is used by more than half of the NHS
Built for real analytical work
One foundation, many public-data questions.
The platform supports health services, government, research, charities and data teams that need dependable source material without the recurring preparation burden.
01NHS and healthcareReference data, activity, workforce, medicines, finance and more↗02Government and public sectorStatistics, geography, organisations, spend and policy reference↗03Analytics and technologyQuery-ready source data for reporting, modelling and product development↗04Research and capabilityHistorical releases, SQL training and practical customer support↗
Issue 03 / Date mismatchData quality in practice
Automation finds files. Experience finds the problem.
Source data can disagree with its own filename, title, formulae or field definitions. FAD deals with those inconsistencies—and with the publishers—before they reach your analysis.
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What teams usually ask first.
01
What is Facts and Dimensions?
FAD is a managed platform that brings public statistics and reference data from thousands of sources into one maintained database.
02
How do we access the data?
Connect through Azure SQL or Snowflake. You can request an Azure login or start a free 30-day trial in the Snowflake Marketplace.
03
How often is the data updated?
Newly published data is loaded as it becomes available. The platform is checked and updated every day, with changes managed for users.