Abbie
Data Scientist at Datacove. Co-organiser of EARL Conference. Co-host of Manchester, Brighton, London and Bristol R User Groups.
Sessions
In partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Datacove developed a bespoke Shiny dashboard designed to enhance decision-making in the areas of Health and Wellbeing, Nature, and Sustainability (HWNS). This presentation explores three key aspects: project and data management, customisation, and usability enhancements in R.
The project began with careful project and data management, ensuring alignment with government needs by connecting to APIs and consolidating HWNS data. In the second phase, the dashboard was seamlessly integrated into existing platforms using custom CSS and JavaScript to maintain visual consistency. Lastly, user-friendly design principles and interactive tools like Leaflet and Highcharts were employed to make the dashboard accessible to all users, regardless of their data literacy, promoting informed and localised decision-making. This collaboration with DEFRA sets a foundation for future policy innovations within the HWNS sector.