Thematic Modules

The Modules provide theme-specific research and analysis about the South West to inform policy and decision making. They are each structured differently, but are all publicly funded in some way.

Coming together under the SWO banner with the local intelligence networks encourages and enables cross-thematic working, and provides a conduit for sub-regional thematic intelligence needs to be understood and met. For more information on the individual modules see below. Click on the links to the various module websites. For information on the latest news and releases from the Modules, click here.

The Economy Module provides those responsible for developing  economic policies in the South West with accurate and timely information, intelligence and analysis on all aspects of business and economic activity within the South West. As such the Economy Modules provides a number of products including: information and analysis on the Regional Accounts, economic indicators and reports and briefings including the Regional Economic Profile. The Economy Module sits within the South West RDA.

• Email enquiries to economy@swo.org.uk

• Access the Economy Module Website - http://economy.swo.org.uk

The Environment Module (SWENVO) is funded by the Environment Agency and is a partnership of environmental organisations sharing the collation, production, analysis & dissemination of intelligence, evidence & research on regional environmental matters here in the South West.

• Email enquiries to swenvo@swo.org.uk

• Access the Environment Module Website - http://www.swenvo.org.uk

The Planning Module is managed and maintained by South West Councils. It aims to collect, analyse and present evidence to support planning policy in the South West. In addition, it works to facilitate access to information, to co-ordinate and improve monitoring work and to provide a central resource for planning data and to improve the quality of decision-making in both the public and private sector.

• Email enquiries to planning@swo.org.uk

• Access the Planning Module Website - http://planning.swo.org.uk

The South West Public Health Observatory (SWPHO) was created in 2005 as a result of a merger between the existing Public Health Observatory (Public Health Intelligence Team (PHIT)) and the South West Cancer Intelligence Service (SWCIS). It incorporates the Drug Treatment Monitoring System of the South West (NDTMS) and has an academic partnership with the Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol.

• Email enquiries to swpho@swo.org.uk

• Access the Public Health Observatory Website - http://www.swpho.nhs.uk

The Skills and Learning Intelligence Module (SLIM) was established in January 2001, following extensive consultation with regional partners. It is funded by the South West RDA and the European Social Fund and provides data, analysis and reports on a broad range of skills, learning and education issues.

• Email enquiries to slim@swo.org.uk

• Access the SLIM Website - http://www.swslim.org.uk

The Culture Module is the most recent theme to join the SWO network. It is managed by the South West Cultural Executive Board and exists to bring the most up-to-date information and intelligence on culture to policy makers and practitioners across South West. 

• Email enquiries to culture@swo.org.uk  

• Access the Culture Module Website - http://culture.swo.org.uk