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For Non-Coders

We appreciate that not all researchers are Python coders, and we also believe that this shouldn't stop you from unlocking the insights contained within PFD reports.

If you have a research question, policy project, or just curiosity about PFD reports, please get in touch with me (Sam).

How I can help

If you want to use the PFD Toolkit but are not sure where to start, or you find the technical side a bit daunting, I am genuinely very happy to help. Here is what I can offer:

  • Explain PFD reports. I can tell you more about what kind of information is contained within PFD reports and whether they could support your research or policy goals.
  • Custom Scripts. Tell me what you are trying to do, for example, "I want all reports related to mental health in the North West from 2022," or "Can I get a table of reports mentioning medication errors?" I can then write the script for you.
  • Ready-to-Use Results. I will run the toolkit for you and provide you with the outputs you need, whether it is a spreadsheet, a summary, or visualisations.
  • Ongoing Support. If you want to learn how to do it yourself next time, I can guide you at your pace.

How to get in touch

Just reach out via email or LinkedIn.

I want the toolkit to be useful to as many people as possible, not just programmers. If you are a policy worker, academic, journalist, campaigner, or someone affected by PFD reports, please reach out. I would be delighted to help you get the most out of this resource.