iCARE

A cutting-edge data and analytics initiative transforming the way healthcare data is used to improve lives.

Data is central to the future of healthcare and a key enabler of NHS digital transformation. When securely accessed, linked and responsibly used, healthcare data can drive new discoveries, accelerate innovation, and improve patient care. iCARE is a collaboration between Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT). Drawing on rich real-world data from the diverse communities of North West London, iCARE combines Imperial's Secure Data Environment with multidisciplinary research expertise and cross-sector partnerships to enable trusted, data-driven research that delivers meaningful health impact.

About us

Who we are | Why we exist | Our history

Our values

What we stand for | The communities we represent | Our mission

Meet the team

Get to know us | Our roles | How we support you

Our impact

Transforming healthcare | AI in action | Real-world outcomes

Explore the data landscape

Explore the infrastructure, data assets and tenancies that make up the Imperial Secure Data Environment.

Keeping your data safe

Governance | How we protect information | Your data, securely managed

Training opportunities

Learning resources | Workshops and events | Build your skills | Internships

Our Functions

iCARE integrates secure data, research and collaboration to transform healthcare insights into evidence, innovation and improved patient outcomes.

Secure Data Environment

The iCARE Secure Data Environment provides secure access to routinely collected healthcare data, enabling approved researchers to generate insights that improve patient care, healthcare services and population health.

Research and analytics

Our multidisciplinary team combines clinical expertise, data science and analytics to develop, evaluate and translate research into evidence-based innovations that address real healthcare challenges.

A Collaboration Hub

iCARE brings together clinicians, researchers, NHS organisations, academics and industry partners to tackle complex healthcare challenges and transform ideas into meaningful impact.

From Data to Discovery

Partner with Us

We're always looking to collaborate with researchers, clinicians, NHS organisations, industry and academic partners to tackle some of healthcare's biggest challenges. Whether you're developing new technologies, conducting research or exploring innovative uses of health data, we'd love to hear from you.