DWP Open Data Group

An open data group that supports the work of the Welfare Sector Transparency Board.

The DWP Open Data Group supports the work of the Welfare Sector Transparency Board (WSTB). The group’s members are data users from the external organisations nominated by WSTB members.

Its role is to:

  • provide user input and feedback on the planned new publicly available tabulation tool called Stat Xplore
  • help shape the flow of data from the introduction of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments
  • identify and assess uses of the data that will emerge from the department’s electronic fit note initiative

Terms of reference

DWP Open Data Group: Terms of reference (PDF, 49.5 KB, 3 pages)

DWP Open Data Group meetings

Minutes: DWP Open Data Group 8 July 2015 (PDF, 66.4 KB, 5 pages) DWP Open Data Group minutes: 22 October 2014 (PDF, 91.7 KB, 5 pages)
DWP Open Data Group minutes: 22 January 2014 (PDF, 57.5 KB, 4 pages)
DWP Open Data Group presentation: our models and our data – 22 January 2014 (PDF, 128 KB, 20 pages)
DWP Open Data Group minutes: 26 September 2013 (PDF, 77 KB, 5 pages)
External Stakeholder Group minutes: 20 March 2013 (PDF, 54.4 KB, 4 pages)
External Stakeholder Group minutes: 20 September 2012 (PDF, 53.2 KB, 4 pages)

Contact details

transparency.opendata@dwp.gov.uk