# Introduction: Partner LPS Manual
>Last modified: 06 Oct 2026
<div style="background-color: rgba(0, 178, 169, 0.3); padding: 5px; border-radius: 5px;"><strong>This Manual is for LPS data managers working with UK LLC.</strong></div>
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The Partner LPS Manual will ultimately provide all the information and guidance data managers need to work with UK LLC.  

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**UK LLC's website** (<a href="https://ukllc.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ukllc.ac.uk</a>) provides more information about the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration.  

<aside class="admonition tip"><p class="admonition-title">Researchers interested in working with UK LLC should visit <a href="https://guidebook.ukllc.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UK LLC Guidebook</p></aside>
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**Current contents:**  
1) [File Formatting Guidance](../book/docs/ffg_guidance/ffg_intro.md): how to upload LPS data to the UK LLC Trusted Research Environment (TRE)  

2) [Metadata Management System (MMS)](../book/docs/mms/mms_intro.md) (content under development)

3) [Study Zones](../book/docs/studyzones/sz_intro.md): TRE access for LPS team members to run quality checks on their own linkages 

**Coming soon:**

4) UK LLC Apply: how to review applications to use LPS data in the TRE  
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>Any queries about the content of this Partner LPS Manual should be directed to [**support@ukllc.ac.uk**](mailto:support@ukllc.ac.uk).