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About the event

The next sweep of data collection for the 1958 National Child Development Study (NCDS) and the 1970 British Cohort Study (BCS70) will be carried out jointly across the two studies. CLS is planning a 50-minute web survey to take place in 2026 when NCDS participants are aged 68 and BCS70 participants are aged 56.

With rich longitudinal data across the whole of life, both NCDS and BCS70 are uniquely placed to address key research and policy questions about ageing. Data from these studies are ideal for investigating healthy ageing, extending working lives, pension adequacy, social care, and public health, among other issues.

This session will provide an overview of the scope and scientific rationale for the joint NCDS-BCS70 sweep. Delegates will then participate in open discussions on the content of the joint sweep. The event will end by gathering delegates’ views on future possibilities for the studies, to help inform their direction beyond the next sweep.

Who should attend?

This event is open to anyone with an interest in using cohort study data or evidence. We are particularly interested in hearing from those in the academic, public, third and private sectors.

Why take part?

This is an excellent opportunity to shape critical sweeps of data collections in two national birth cohort studies. Your input will help ensure these data are fit for purpose to answer key scientific and policy questions about ageing and other issues facing these generations.

Session leaders

• Professor George Ploubidis, Director of NCDS and BCS70
• Matt Brown, CLS Senior Survey Manager
• Carole Sanchez, NCDS and BCS70 Survey Manager