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Type:Patch
Reference:1385
Version No:1.0
Subject:May 2013 Release Patch
Effective Date:Immediate
Reason for Change:Patch
Publication Date:24 May 2013

Background:

This patch updates the NHS Data Model and Dictionary in preparation for the May 2013 Release and includes:

To view a demonstration on "How to Read an NHS Data Model and Dictionary Change Request", visit the NHS Data Model and Dictionary help pages at: http://www.datadictionary.nhs.uk/Flash_Files/changerequest.htm.

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Summary of changes:

Supporting Information
CANCER OUTCOMES AND SERVICES DATA SET MESSAGE VERSIONS   Changed Description
CANCER OUTCOMES AND SERVICES DATA SET SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS   Changed Description
HARS DATA SET SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS   Changed Description
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND   Changed Description
NATIONAL INTERIM CLINICAL IMAGING PROCEDURE CODE SET   Changed Description
ORGANISATIONS INTRODUCTION   Changed Description
SPECIAL HEALTH AUTHORITY   Changed Description
WHAT'S NEW: MAY 2013 renamed from WHAT'S NEW: APRIL 2013   Changed Description, Name
 
Attribute Definitions
ACTIVITY LOCATION TYPE CODE   Changed Description
ACTIVITY NOT OFFERED REASON CODE FOR MATERNITY   Changed Description
ACTIVITY OFFER STATUS CODE   Changed Description
ADMINISTRATIVE CATEGORY CODE   Changed Description
APPOINTMENT OFFER ACCEPTED OR REFUSED   Changed Description
APPOINTMENT OFFER SLOT STATUS   Changed Description
APPOINTMENT OFFER VERBAL OR WRITTEN   Changed Description
APPOINTMENT TYPE   Changed Description
APPOINTMENT TYPE FOR IMPROVING ACCESS TO PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES   Changed Description
CARE CONTACT TYPE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH SERVICE SECONDARY USES   Changed Description
CARE CONTACT TYPE FOR COMMUNITY CARE   Changed Description
CARE PROFESSIONAL TYPE CODE   Changed Description
HBA1C ASSAY MEASUREMENT METHOD   Changed Description
OFFER OF ADMISSION ACCEPTED OR REFUSED   Changed Description
OFFER OF ADMISSION VERBAL OR WRITTEN   Changed Description
ORGANISATION CODE   Changed Description
PERFORMANCE STATUS CODE FOR ADULTS   Changed Description
PERFORMANCE STATUS CODE FOR YOUNG PERSON   Changed Description
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY CARE   Changed Description
 
Data Elements
COMMUNITY CARE ACTIVITY TYPE CODE   Changed Description
FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH INDICATOR (MOTHER AT BOOKING)   Changed Description
HARS MESSAGE VERSION IDENTIFIER   Changed Description
NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM)   Changed Description
NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (CYSTIC FIBROSIS)   Changed Description
NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (MEDIUM CHAIN ACYL-COA DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY)   Changed Description
NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (PHENYLKETONURIA)   Changed Description
NUMBER OF GROUP SESSION PARTICIPANTS (COMMUNITY CARE)   Changed Description
REFERRAL CLOSURE DATE (COMMUNITY CARE)   Changed Description
SERVICE TYPE REFERRED TO (COMMUNITY CARE)   Changed Description
SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT)   Changed Description
 
XML Schema Constraint
CANCER OUTCOMES AND SERVICES DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS   Changed Description
COMMISSIONING DATA SET VERSION 6-2 XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS   Changed Description
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS   Changed Description
HIV AND AIDS REPORTING DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS   Changed Description
NHS HEALTH CHECKS DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS   Changed Description
SYSTEMIC ANTI-CANCER THERAPY DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS   Changed Description
 
Binary
COSDS XML SCHEMA-RELEASE NOTES-V2-0   New Binary
 

Date:24 May 2013
Sponsor:Richard Kavanagh, Head of Data Standards - Interoperability Specifications, Health and Social Care Information Centre

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CANCER OUTCOMES AND SERVICES DATA SET MESSAGE VERSIONS
Change to Supporting Information: Changed Description

The following table details the approved versions of the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set (COSDS) Messages and associated 'Useable From' and 'Useable To' dates.

It also allows download of the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set Message Schema and associated supporting documentation.

COSDS Message 
Version		Useable
From 		Usable
To 		Documentation
1-001/01/201331/03/2013COSD-v1-0Final XMLSchemaSpecificationsPack
and
COSDS-XML Schema v1-0 Final Release Notes
4-001/04/2013-COSD-v4-0Final XMLSchemaSpecificationsPack.zip
and
cosds xml schema-release notes-v2-0
4-001/04/2013-COSD-v4-0Final XMLSchemaSpecificationsPack.zip
and
COSDS XML Schema-Release Notes-v2-0

IMPORTANT NOTE: The published version of the schema, in accordance with the specification, defines certain items as mandatory within each section. On-going testing and implementation of COSD submissions has identified some issues with the strict enforcement of this at source.IMPORTANT NOTE:

Whilst Providers are still expected to collect these mandatory data items where applicable, a temporary solution has been agreed to relax the XML validation for mandatory items (excluding Core Linkage data items). A modified version of the schema has therefore been produced and is available on request from the COSD Helpdesk at cosd@ncin.All developers requiring the current XML Schema are asked to contact the COSD Helpdesk at cosd@ncin.org.uk together with more detailed information about this modification.uk.

All developers requiring the current schema are asked to contact the COSD Helpdesk for further information.

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CANCER OUTCOMES AND SERVICES DATA SET SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Change to Supporting Information: Changed Description

The Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set is submitted to a Cancer Registry using the COSDS Message.

Supporting documentation for each version of the message is available as a downloadable zip file from the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set Message Versions page.Supporting documentation for each version of the message is available from the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set Message Versions page.

In addition, further guidance for submissions is provided by the National Cancer Intelligence Network at Cancer Outcomes and Services Dataset.

A Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set submission must only contain data relating to one ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF PROVIDER) for one REPORTING PERIOD.

COSDS Submission Header

The COSDS submission header contains data items which are used by the Cancer Registry to manage data upon receipt.The COSDS Submission Header contains data items which are used by the Cancer Registry to manage data upon receipt.

The Mandatory, Required or Optional (M/R/O) column indicates the requirements for inclusion of data:

  • M = Mandatory: this data element is mandatory, the message will be rejected if this data element is absent.
COSDS SUBMISSION HEADER

M/R/OData Set Data Elements
MCOSDS SUBMISSION IDENTIFIER
MCOSDS SUBMISSION RECORD COUNT
MREPORTING PERIOD START DATE
MREPORTING PERIOD END DATE

COSDS Record IdentityCOSDS Record Identifier

Each record within a COSDS submission must contain a unique identifier, to support data management and error reporting within the Cancer Registry system.

The Mandatory, Required or Optional (M/R/O) column indicates the requirements for inclusion of data:

  • M = Mandatory: this data element is mandatory, the message will be rejected if this data element is absent.
COSDS RECORD IDENTIFIER

M/R/OData Set Data Elements
MCOSDS UNIQUE IDENTIFIER

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HARS DATA SET SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Change to Supporting Information: Changed Description

The HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set is submitted to Public Health England (PHE) using the HARS Data Set Message.

Supporting documentation for each version of the message is available as a downloadable zip file from the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set Message Versions page.Supporting documentation for each version of the message is available from the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set Message Versions page.

In addition, further guidance for submissions is provided by Public Health England on the Public Health England website.

A HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set submission must only contain data relating to one ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF PROVIDER) for one REPORTING PERIOD.

HARS Submission HeaderHARS Submission Identifier

The HARS submission header contains data items which are used by Public Health England to manage data upon receipt.The HARS Submission Identifier contains data items which are used by Public Health England to manage data upon receipt.

The Mandatory, Required or Optional (M/R/O) column indicates the requirements for inclusion of data:

  • M = this data element is mandatory and the technical process (e.g. submission of the data set, production of output etc) cannot be completed without this data element being present.

For guidance on the XML Schema constraints, see the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set XML Schema Constraints.

HARS SUBMISSION HEADER
HARS SUBMISSION IDENTIFIER

M/R/OData Set Data Elements
MHARS SUBMISSION IDENTIFIER
MHARS SUBMISSION RECORD COUNT
MREPORTING PERIOD START DATE
MREPORTING PERIOD END DATE
MHARS MESSAGE VERSION IDENTIFIER
MORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF SUBMITTING ORGANISATION)
MDATE AND TIME DATA SET CREATED
MHARS TEST INDICATOR

HARS Record IdentityHARS Record Identifier

Each record within a HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set submission must contain a unique identifier, to support data management and error reporting within Public Health England systems.

The Mandatory, Required or Optional (M/R/O) column indicates the requirements for inclusion of data:

  • M = this data element is mandatory and the technical process (e.g. submission of the data set, production of output etc) cannot be completed without this data element being present.
HARS RECORD IDENTIFIER

M/R/OData Set Data Elements
MHARS UNIQUE IDENTIFIER

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HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Change to Supporting Information: Changed Description

This NHS Business Definition is for information regarding organisations that will be in existence from April 2013. The definition will be updated with the current position after April 2013.

Health Education England is an ORGANISATION.

Health Education England (HEE) was established as a Special Health Authority, before assuming full operational responsibilities from April 2013.

Health Education England:

  • provides leadership for the new education and training system
  • ensures that the shape and skills of the future health and public health workforce evolve to sustain high quality outcomes for PATIENTS in the face of demographic and technological change
  • ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements
  • supports healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.

For further information on Health Education England, see the Health Education England website.

 

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NATIONAL INTERIM CLINICAL IMAGING PROCEDURE CODE SET
Change to Supporting Information: Changed Description

Introduction

The National Interim Clinical Imaging Procedure Code Set (NICIP Code Set) is a comprehensive national standard set of codes and descriptions for imaging procedures and is maintained by the UK Terminology Centre.  It is intended for use in all Imaging Department information systems.

Background

The NICIP Code Set has been approved by the Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care (ISB) and is mandated for all in-scope use cases. Further detail about the initial information standard and subsequent amendments can be found on the Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care website at: ISB 0148 "Interim Clinical Imaging Procedure Codes".

Distribution

The NICIP Code Set is released biannually. The release dates are the 1st of April and the 1st of October each year.

All versions of the NICIP Code Set, both with and without SNOMED CT maps, are only available from the Technology Reference Data Update Distribution Service (TRUD).

Changes to the Code Set

Clinicians and system managers working with the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) can make requests for additions to the NICIP Code Set. All requests must first be checked for conformance to the Editorial Principles.

Requests for changes to the NICIP Code Set should be made via the Information Standards Service Desk and clearly marked “Diagnostic Imaging."


For further information on the National Interim Clinical Imaging Procedure Code Set, see the UK Terminology website.

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ORGANISATIONS INTRODUCTION
Change to Supporting Information: Changed Description

ORGANISATIONS such as the Health and Social Care Information Centre, General Medical Council etc which are included in the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.

Referenced Organisations:

 

 Regulatory Bodies:

 
  
  

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SPECIAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Change to Supporting Information: Changed Description

A Special Health Authority (SpHA) is an ORGANISATION.

A Special Health Authority provides a health service to the whole of England, not just to a local community, for example,  Health and Social Care Information Centre, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence etc.

Special Health Authorities are independent, but can be subject to ministerial direction in the same way as other NHS bodies.

For further information on Special Health Authorities, see the NHS Choices website at:

 

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WHAT'S NEW: MAY 2013  renamed from WHAT'S NEW: APRIL 2013
Change to Supporting Information: Changed Description, Name

Release: May 2013

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

Release: April 2013

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1372 (Immediate) - DDCN 1372/2013 Organisation Update: April 2013
  • CR1369 (Immediate) - DDCN 1369/2013 Organisation Codes and Organisation Types
  • CR1347 (1 April 2013) - ISB 1521 Amd 40/2012 Updates to the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set and XML Schema

Release: March 2013

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

Release: February 2013

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1336 (Immediate) - DDCN 1336/2013 XML Schema Constraint Pages
  • CR1362 (Immediate) - DDCN 1362/2013 Update to Organisations in the NHS Data Model and Dictionary
  • CR1246 (Immediate) - DDCN 1246/2013 Guidance for Merging Organisations
  • CR1345 (Immediate) - DDCN 1345/2013 e-Government Interoperability Framework (e-GIF) and Government Data Standards Catalogue
  • CR1354 (Immediate) - DDCN 1354/2013 Treatment Function Code - Well Babies

Release: December 2012

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1155 (Immediate) - ISB 1567 Amd 12/2011 National Joint Registry Data Set Version 5
  • CR1324 (1 December 2012) - ISB 1067 Amd 23/2012 Workforce Data Set Version 2.5
  • CR1196, CR1287 and CR1195 (1 January 2013) - ISB 1521 Amd 64/2010 Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set Message and Retirement of Cancer Registration Data Set and National Cancer Data Set

The following have been incorporated early to allow users to see the changes, but please note that the implementation date is 1 April 2013:

  • CR1337 (1 April 2013) - ISB 1072 Amd 30/2012 Update to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Secondary Uses Data Set

Release: November 2012

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1166, CR1167 and CR1306 (1 November 2012) - ISB 0092 Amd-16-2010 Commissioning Data Set Version 6-2, Commissioning Data Set XML Message Version 6-2 and Retirement of CDS 6-0
  • CR1305 (1 April 2013) - ISB 0092 Amd 06/2011 Allied Health Professions Referral to Treatment (AHP RTT) Update - CDS 6-2
  • CR1286 (1 November 2012) - ISB 0028 Amd 17/2012 Treatment Function Codes Update
  • CR1343 (Immediate) - DDCN 1343/2012 Change of name for NHS Commissioning Board Authority
  • CR1342 (Immediate) - DDCN 1342/2012 Overseas Visitors Update
  • CR1341 (Immediate) - DDCN 1341/2012 Discharge Default Code Descriptions
  • CR1323 (Immediate) - National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Data Set Update for "Delay Reason To Treatment For Cancer"

CR1323 is a corrigendum to CR1258 (1 July 2012) - ISB 0147 Amd 23/2011 Changes to the National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Data Set published in the June 2012 release

The following have been incorporated early to allow users to see the changes, but please note that the implementation date is 1 April 2013:

  • CR1231 and CR1288 (1 April 2013) - ISB 1570 Amd 164/2010 HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set and HIV and AIDS Related Data Set Message

Release: September 2012

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1103 (Immediate) - ISB 0066 Amd 43/2010 Renal Data Set - Data Item Addition, Changes and Deletions
  • CR1334 (Immediate) - DDCN 1334/2012 Psychology Definitions
  • CR1331 (Immediate) - DDCN 1331/2012 Activity Date Time Type
  • CR1329 (Immediate) - DDCN 1329/2012 Change of name for "Health and Social Care Information Centre"

Release: August 2012

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1326 (Immediate) - DDCN 1326/2012 Health and Care Professions Council
  • CR1241 (Immediate) - DDCN 1241/2012 NHS dictionary of medicines and devices
  • CR1292 (Immediate) - ISB 1549 Amd 4/2011 and DDCN 1292/2012 Deprecation and withdrawal of version 3.2 of the Acute Myocardial Infarction Data Set and subsequent retiring of the Data Set from the NHS Data Model and Dictionary

Release: June 2012

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1314 (Immediate) - DDCN 1314/2012 Reasonable Offer Update
  • CR1282 (29 June 2012) - ISB 0090 Amd 36/2011 Independent Sector Healthcare Provider (ISHP) Codes extended for ISHPs and Sites
  • CR1258 (1 July 2012) - ISB 0147 Amd 23/2011 Changes to the National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Data Set

Release: May 2012

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1215 (1 June 2012) - ISB 1067 Amd 30/2011 National Workforce Data Set

    The following have been incorporated early to allow users to see the changes, but please note that the implementation date is 1 April 2013:

  • CR1028 (1 April 2013) - ISB 1069 Amd 14/2012 Children and Young People's Health Services Data Set
  • CR1029 (1 April 2013) - ISB 1072 Amd 12/2012 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Data Set
  • CR1104 (1 April 2013) - ISB 1513 Amd 13/2012 Maternity Secondary Uses Data Set

Release: March 2012

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

Release: January 2012

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

Release: November 2011

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1264 (Immediate) - ISB 1077 Amd 3/2012 Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) for Patient Identification Data Set
  • CR1274 (Immediate) - DDCN 1274/2011 CDS Prime Recipient Identity Update

    The following have been incorporated early to allow users to see the changes, but please note that the implementation date is 1 April 2012:

  • CR1265 (1 April 2012) - ISB 1520 Amd 29/2011 Changes to the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set

Release: October 2011

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1271 (Immediate) - DDCN 1271/2011 Commissioning Data Set Addressing Grid Update
  • CR1268 (Immediate) - DDCN 1268/2011 Sexual Orientation Code

  • The following has been incorporated early to allow users to see the changes, but please note that the implementation date is 1 April 2012:

  • CR1158 and CR1260 (1 April 2012) - ISB 1533 Amd 63/2010 Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set Message Schema

    The following have been incorporated early to allow users to see the changes, but please note that the implementation date is 1 July 2012:

  • CR1270 (1 July 2012) - ISB 1080 Amd 25/2011 Amendments to NHS Health Check Data Set
  • CR1250 (1 July 2012) - ISB 1080 Amd 25/2011 NHS Health Checks Data Set Message Schema Version 2.0.0

Release: August 2011

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1232 (Immediate) - ISB 0034 Amd 26/2006 Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) - NHS Data Model and Dictionary Overview
  • CR1222 (1 April 2012) - ISB 0021 Amd 86/2010 Introduction of the International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision 4th Edition
  • CR1190 (1 September 2011) - ISB 1538 Amd 131/2010 Chlamydia Testing Activity Data Set
  • CR1188 (Immediate) - Amd 85/2010 Genitourinary Medicine Clinic Activity Data Set (GUMCAD) Extension to include Enhanced Sexual Health Services (ESHS)

The following data set is initially being introduced for local use only. A future Information Standards Notice will be published to notify providers and system suppliers of the requirement to flow the data set nationally:

Release: July 2011

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1249 (Immediate) - DDCN 1249/2011 General Pharmaceutical Council Registration Changes

The following has been incorporated early to allow users to see the changes, but please note that the implementation date is 1 July 2012:

Release: June 2011

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1256 (Immediate) - DDCN 1256/2011 School Definitions
  • CR1117 (26 August 2011) - ISB 0090 Amd 94/2010 Organisation Data Service Identification Codes for Local Authorities in England and Wales
  • CR1251 (Immediate) - DDCN 1251/2011 Change to the Format/Length of Weekly Hours Worked
  • CR1243 (Immediate) - DDCN 1243/2011 National Interim Clinical Imaging Procedure (NICIP) Code Set

Release: April 2011

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1154 (1 April 2011) - ISB 0011 Amd 87/2010 Mental Health Minimum Data Set Version 4.0
  • CR1234 (Immediate) - DDCN 1234/2011 Technology Reference Data Update Distribution Service (TRUD)
  • CR1168 (Immediate) - ISB 0097 Amd 140/2010 Genitourinary Medicine Access Monthly Monitoring Data Set Amendments - Removal of Human Immunodeficiency Virus data

The following has been incorporated early to allow users to see the changes, but please note that the implementation date is 1 April 2012:

Release: March 2011

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

Release: January 2011

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:
  • CR1116 (1 April 2010) - ISB 0003 Amd 79/2010 Immunisation Programmes Activity Data Set (KC50)
  • CR1112 (1 April 2010) - ISB 1511 Amd 26/2010 NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care
  • CR1068 (Immediate) - ISB 0133 Amd 161/2010 Change To Central Return: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunisation Programme - Vaccine Monitoring Minimum Data Set
  • CR1211 (Immediate) - DDCN 1211/2010 Commissioning Data Set Addressing Grid / Organisation Code (Code of Commissioner) Update

Release: December 2010

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

Release: November 2010

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1119 (Immediate) - DDCN 1119/2010 Organisation Codes Update 
  • CR1192 (Immediate) - DDCN 1192/2010 Change of name for "Health Solution Wales"
  • CR1199 (Immediate) - DDCN 1199/2010 General Pharmaceutical Council and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Update
  • CR1189 (Immediate) - DDCN 1189/2010 National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
  • CR1187 (Immediate) - DDCN 1187/2010 Introduction of the Department for Education

Release: September 2010

Information Standards Notices and Data Dictionary Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1128 (Immediate) - DDCN 1128/2010 Changes to reporting procedures for Overseas Visitors from the European Economic Area and Switzerland
  • CR1173 (Immediate) - DDCN 1173/2010 Care Quality Commission Update
  • CR1143 (Immediate) - DDCN 1143/2010 General Pharmaceutical Council
  • CR1061 (1 October 2010) - ISB 0092/2010 CDS Type 20: Out-patient: Retirement of Default Codes for Out-patient Procedures
  • CR1133 (Immediate) - ISB 00289/2010 National Specialty List

Release: August 2010

  • The August 2010 Release introduces the NHS Data Model and Dictionary Help Pages.

Release: July 2010

Information Standards Notices and Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

Release: May 2010

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

Release: March 2010

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1123 (1 April 2010) - DSCN 18/2010 Information Standards Notice (ISN)
  • CR1139 (Immediate) - DSCN 16/2010 Person Weight
  • CR1130 (Immediate) - DSCN 15/2010 Change of name for "The NHS Information Centre for health and social care"
  • CR1013 (April 2010) - DSCN 14/2010 Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Dataset (SRHAD)
  • CR1125 (Immediate) - DSCN 13/2010 NHS Data Model and Dictionary Maintenance Update - Policy Definitions
  • CR1122 (Immediate) - DSCN 11/2010 Changes to Family Planning References

Release: January 2010

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1115 (Immediate) - DSCN 10/2010 Data Standards: Updating of e-Government Interoperability Framework and Government Data Standards Catalogue References

Release: December 2009

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1100 (Immediate) - DSCN 25/2009 NHS Prescription Services Update
  • CR1045 (1 December 2009) - DSCN 17/2009 Referral to Treatment Clock Stop Administrative Event
  • CR1003 (1 December 2009) - DSCN 16/2009 Commissioning Data Sets: Mandation of 18 Week Referral To Treatment Data Items

Release: November 2009

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1113 (Immediate) - DSCN 24/2009 Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care Update
  • CR1087 (Immediate) - DSCN 23/2009 Health Professions Council Update
  • CR1081 (Immediate) - DSCN 22/2009 Data Standards: NHS Data Model and Dictionary Maintenance Update
  • CR1019 (27 November 2009) - DSCN 21/2009 Data Standards: Organisation Data Service (ODS) - Optical Sites and Optical Headquarters
  • CR1034 (27 November 2009) - DSCN 20/2009 Data Standards: Organisation Data Service (ODS) - Care Homes in England and Wales and their Headquarters

Release: September 2009

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1065 (1 October 2009) - DSCN 15/2009 Data Standards: Organisation Data Service, Local Health Boards

Release: June 2009

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1014 (1 June 2009) - DSCN 13/2009 Religious and Other Belief System Affiliation
  • CR1074 (Immediate) - DSCN 12/2009 Data Standards: Care Quality Commission
  • CR1056 (Immediate) - DSCN 11/2009 Data Standards: NHS Data Model and Dictionary Maintenance Update
  • CR1072 (1 December 2009) - DSCN 10/2009 Data Standards: National Radiotherapy Data Set
  • CR1073 (Immediate) - DSCN 09/2009 Central Returns: Diagnostic Waiting Times and Activity Data Set
  • CR1066 (Immediate) - DSCN 08/2009 Data Standards: NHS Prescription Services and NHS Dental Services
  • CR1047 (1 April 2011) - DSCN 07/2009 Data Standards: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Dataset v3.6 
  • CR1059 (Immediate) - DSCN 06/2009 Data Standard: National Workforce Data Set v2.1
  • CR914 (April 2008 (Retrospective)) - DSCN 05/2009 NHS Stop Smoking Services Quarterly Monitoring Return
  • CR899 (Immediate) - DSCN 02/2009 NHS Data Model and Dictionary Maintenance Update

Release: March 2009

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1001 (1 April 2009) - DSCN 03/2009 Introduction of Commissioning Data Set Schema Version 6-1 (2008-04-01) and update to Commissioning Data Set Schema Version 6-0 (2008-01-14)
  • CR976 (31 March 2009) - DSCN 26/2008 Subject: KP90 - Admissions, Changes in Status and Detentions under the Mental Health Act
  • CR1017 (1 April 2009) - DSCN 25/2008 Critical Care Minimum Data Set
  • CR1002 (1 April 2009) - DSCN 24/2008 Data Standards: Introduction of Commissioning Dataset Version 6.1
  • CR1016 (Immediate) - DSCN 23/2008 4 Byte Version of the Read Codes - Withdrawal

Release: December 2008

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1022 (1 January 2009) - DSCN 29/2008 Data Standards: 18 Weeks Referral to Treatment (RTT) Time, Performance Sharing
  • CR901 (Immediate) - DSCN 28/2008 Removal of references to EDIFACT and the NHS Wide Clearing Service (NWCS) 
  • CR843 (1 April 2009) - DSCN 22/2008 Data Standards: National Radiotherapy Data Set
  • CR1011 (1 January 2009) - DSCN 20/2008 Data Standards: National Cancer Waiting Times Minimum Data Set 

Release: November 2008

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1026 (3 November 2008) - DSCN 21/2008 Information Standard: Mental Health Act 2007 Mental Category

Release: August 2008

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR1018 (Immediate) - DSCN 19/2008 Data Standards: Change of Name for National Administrative Code Services (NACS) to Organisation Data Service (ODS)
  • CR956 (1 September 2008) - DSCN 18/2008 Central Return: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunisation Programme, Vaccine Monitoring Minimum Dataset
  • CR861 (Immediate) - DSCN 16/2008 Central Return:  Hospital and Community Services Complaints and General Practice (including Dental) Complaints - KO41(a) and KO 41(b)
  • CR964 (Immediate) - DSCN 14/2008 Central Return: 18 Weeks ‘Adjusted’ Referral to Treatment (RTT) Dataset
  • CR965 (Immediate) - DSCN 13/2008 Data Standards: Organisation Data Service (ODS) - Change to the Default Codes Set to Support Changes to GMS Contract
  • CR879 (Immediate) - DSCN 12/2008 Data Standards: Quarterly Monitoring: Cancelled Operations Data Set (QMCO)

Release: May 2008

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR502 (Immediate) - DSCN 10/2008 Data Standards: National Workforce Data Definitions (v2.0)
  • CR910 (1 April 2008) - DSCN 08/2008 Data Standards: National Direct Access Audiology Patient Tracking List (PTL) and Waiting Times (WT) data sets
  • CR900 (Immediate) - DSCN 07/2008 Data Standards: Inter-Provider Transfer Administrative Minimum Data Set
  • CR934 (1 April 2008) - DSCN 06/2008 Data Standards: Mental Health Minimum Data Set (version 3.0)
  • CR935 (Immediate) - DSCN 05/2008 Data Standards: 18 Weeks Rules Suite
  • CR925 (1 September 2008) - DSCN 04/2008 Genitourinary Medicine Clinic Activity Data Set Change to an Information Standard
  • CR942 (1 June 2008) - DSCN 03/2008 General Practice and General Medical Practitioner (GMP) - changes resulting from the introduction of the General Medical Services (GMS) Contract

Release: February 2008

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR812 (Immediate) - DSCN 01/2008 Central Return: Diagnostics Waiting Times Census Data Set
  • CR881 (31 December 2007) - DSCN 42/2007 Central Return: Referral To Treatment Summary Patient Tracking List
  • CR904 (Immediate) - DSCN 41/2007 Data Standards: Admission Intended Procedure Update
  • CR824 (1 February 2008) - DSCN 39/2007 Data Standards: 48 Hour Genitourinary Medicine Access Monthly Monitoring (GUMAMM)

Release: November 2007

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR919 (Immediate) - DSCN 38/2007 Data Standards: Mental Health Minimum Data Set Schema
  • CR814 (1 April 2008) - DSCN 37/2007 Data Standards: Introduction of Mental Health Minimum Data Set version 2.1
  • CR930 (31 December 2007) - DSCN 35/2007 Data Standards: A correction to the version 6 Commissioning Data Set schema
  • CR834 (Immediate) - DSCN 34/2007 Data Standards: Referral Request Received Date
  • CR875 (Immediate) - DSCN 33/2007 Data Standards: National Administrative Codes Service: Introduction of codes for the new Pan SHAs
  • CR880 (Immediate) - DSCN 29/2007 Data Standards: Amendments to Doctor Index Number (DIN) Description

Release: August 2007

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR845 (Immediate) - DSCN 28/2007 Data Standards: Treatment Function Code (Referral to Treatment Period)
  • CR831 (1 October 2007) - DSCN 27/2007 Data Standards: Update to Commissioning Data Set XML Schema v5
  • CR825 (1 October 2007) - DSCN 16/2007 Data Standards: Source of Referral for Outpatients (18 Weeks)

Release: June 2007

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR799 (31 December 2007) - DSCN 18/2007 Data Standards: Introduction of Commissioning Data Set Version 6
  • CR833 (Immediate) - DSCN 17/2007 Data Standards: Introduction of Commissioning Data Set validation table
  • CR801 (Immediate) - DSCN 15/2007 Data Standards: Cover of Vaccination Evaluated Rapidly (COVER) Return

Release: May 2007

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR800 (31 December 2007) - DSCN 14/2007 Commissioning Data Set Schema Version 6-0
  • CR856 (1 October 2007) - DSCN 13/2007 Data Standards: Discharge Ready Date
  • CR869 (Immediate) - DSCN 12/2007 Data Standards: Update to Clinical Coding Introduction
  • CR827 (1 October 2007) - DSCN 09/2007 Data Standards: Earliest Reasonable Offer Date
  • CR817 (1 October 2007) - DSCN 08/2007 Data Standards: Introduction of Age into Commissioning Data Sets
  • CR849 (May 2007) - DSCN 07/2007 National Administrative Codes Service: Introduction of new identification codes for Dental Consultants
  • CR822 (Immediate) - DSCN 06/2007 Data Standards: Update to Organisation Codes
  • CR850 (Immediate) - DSCN 05/2007 National Administrative Codes Service: Amendments to Default Codes
  • CR786 (1 April 2007) - DSCN 04/2007 Quarterly Monitoring Accident and Emergency Services (QMAE) Central Return

Release: February 2007

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR811 (Immediate) - DSCN 03/2007 Diagnostic Waiting Times and Activity
  • CR826 (1 October 2007) - DSCN 02/2007 Extension of Treatment Function to Support the Measurement of 18 Week Referral to Treatment Periods
  • CR813 (1 April 2007) - DSCN 01/2007 Paediatric Critical Care Minimum Data Set
  • CR768 (1 January 2007) - DSCN 18/2006 Changes to the NHS Data Dictionary to support the measurement of 18 week referral to treatment periods
  • CR798 (6 November 2006) - DSCN 19/2006 Commissioning Data Set (CDS) Version 5 XML Message Schema
  • CR776 (1 October 2006) - DSCN 05/2006 Data Standards: Accident and Emergency Enhancements to Investigation and Treatment Codes

Release: September 2006

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR795 (31 October 2006) - DSCN 22/2006 Organisation Codes / Organisation Site Codes
  • CR792 (1 April 2007) - DSCN 15/2006 Neonatal Critical Care
  • CR719 (1 April 2006) - DSCN 09/2006 Measuring and Recording of Waiting Times
  • CR791 (1 April 2007) - DSCN 13/2006 Priority Type
  • CR774 (1 September 2006) - DSCN 12/2006 Person Marital Status

Release: May 2006

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR764 (1 April 2006) - DSCN 08/2006 Diagnostics waiting times and activity
  • Correction to menu structure to include Critical Care Minimum Data Set

Release: April 2006

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR608 (1 October 2006) - DSCN 07/2006 Introduction of Commissioning Data Set Version 5 and its associated XML schema into the NHS Data Dictionary.
  • CR756 (1 September 2005) - DSCN 19/2005 PbR Commissioning for Out of Area Treatments (OATs) and Charge-Exempt Overseas Visitors
  • CR724 (1 April 2006) - DSCN 13/2005 Critical Care Minimum Data Set
  • CR754 (1 April 2006) - DSCN 17/2005 Treatment Function and Main Specialty Code Revisions
  • CR763 (1 April 2006) - DSCN 20/2005 New Treatment Functions for therapy services and anticoagulant service
  • CR767 (Immediate) - DSCN 02/2006 Referral Request Received Date
  • CR690 (1 September 2005) - DSCN 16/2005 Marital Status

Release: August 2005

Data Set Change Notices incorporated into the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

  • CR555 (1 April 2005) - DSCN 11/2005 Data Standards: COVER - Hepatitis B immunisation for babies
  • CR715 (Immediate) - DSCN 10/2005 Data Standards: Treatment Function Codes - correction and clarification of names and descriptions
  • CR706 (1 April 2005) - DSCN 09/2005 Data Standards: Cancer Registration Data Set
  • CR691 (1 July 2005) - DSCN 06/2005 Data Standards: NSCAG Commissioner Code

For all Information Standards Notices and Data Set Change Notices, see the Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care Website.

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ACTIVITY LOCATION TYPE CODE
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The type of LOCATION for an ACTIVITY:

ACTIVITY LOCATION TYPE CODE replaces LOCATION TYPE CODE and should be used for all new and developing data sets and for XML messages.

National Codes:

CODE VALUE NOTES 
 PATIENT Main Residence or Related Location 
A01PATIENT's Home 
A02Carer's Home 
A03PATIENT's Workplace 
A04Other PATIENT Related Locatione.g. temporary address
 Health Centre Premises 
B01Primary Care Health CentrePrimary Care Health Centre with or without GP Practice(s) based in it, providing community-based healthcare services such as podiatry, community dentistry, ophthalmology, minor injuries nursing etc, Sexual and Reproductive Health Service, health promotion etc, and sometimes hosting outreach services from NHS Trusts 
B02PolyclinicProvide similar services to Primary Care Health Centre but also additional services such as diagnostics, minor procedures, Out-Patient Appointments, urgent care etc. and also co-located services with Local Authority Social Care.  May also provide extended/out of hours services.
 GENERAL PRACTITIONER and OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL PRACTITIONER 
 C01General Medical Practitioner Practice Stand-alone GP Practice premises, not part of a Primary Care Health Centre
 
C01General Medical Practitioner PracticeStand-alone GP Practice premises, not part of a Primary Care Health Centre
 C02General Dental PracticeStand-alone GP Practice premises, not part of a Primary Care Health Centre 
 C03OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL PRACTITIONER Premises 
 Walk In Centres, Out of Hours Premises and Emergency Community Dental Services 
D01Walk In CentreMay be NHS GENERAL PRACTITIONER Led, NURSE-led, or provided by private company.  May be sited in different areas – Primary Care Trust premises, on hospital sites, in retail premises etc
 
D01Walk In CentreMay be NHS GENERAL PRACTITIONER Led, NURSE-led, or provided by private company.  May be sited in different areas – Primary Care Trust premises, on hospital sites, in retail premises etc
D02Out of Hours CentreMay be NHS GENERAL PRACTITIONER-Led, NURSE-led, or provided by private company.  May be sited in different areas – Primary Care Trust premises, on hospital sites, in retail premises etc
D03Emergency Community Dental ServiceRun by Community Dental Services not GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONERS 
 Locations on Hospital Premises 
E01Out-Patient Clinic  
E02WARD  
E03Day Hospital 
E04Accident and Emergency or Minor Injuries Department 
E99Other Departmentse.g. Pathology Laboratories, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy Premises etc
 Hospice Premises 
F01Hospice 
 Nursing and Residential Homes 
G01Residential Care Home  
G02Nursing HomeSee appropriate section of Care Home 
G03Children's Home  
 Day Centre Premises 
H01Day CentreFacilities operated by the NHS, Social Services or private or voluntary bodies, providing day care and respite care for elderly or disabled people
 Resource Centre Premises 
J01Resource CentrePremises where information and support for PATIENTS and their families/carers is provided.
 Dedicated Facilities for Children and Families 
K01Sure Start Children’s CentreChildren’s centres are service hubs where children under five years old and their families can receive seamless integrated services and information. Services vary according to centre but may include:
  • Integrated early education and childcare
  • Support for parents including advice on parenting, local childcare options and access to specialist services for families
  • Child and family health services
  • Helping parents into work
 
K02Child Development Centre 
 Educational, Childcare  and Training Establishments 
L01School Including Extended Services, where provided on School premises (where provided off School premises, use other appropriate location)
L02Further Education College  
L03University 
L04Nursery PremisesPre-school Nurseries attached to Schools would be classed as Schools in their own right
L05Other Childcare Premisese.g. Childminder
L06Training Establishments 
L99Other Educational PremisesSuch as Teenage Pregnancy Units, School Preparation Units (for toddlers), Pupil Referral Units (excluded older children and young people), units providing specialist education e.g. deaf children, autistic children etc
 Justice and Home Office Premises 
M01Prison 
M02Probation Service Premises 
M03Police Station 
M04Young Offenders Institution 
M05Immigration Centre 
 Public Locations 
N01Street or other public open spacePublic areas such as streets, parks, outdoor sports facilities etc
N02Other publicly accessible area or buildingPublicly accessible premises such as Youth Centres, supermarkets, shops and other retail locations such as shopping centres, community facilities such as libraries, church halls, community centres etc
N03Voluntary or charitable agency premises 
N04Dispensing Optician Premises 
N05Dispensing Pharmacy Premises Where it is not on a Hospital Site 
 Other Locations 
 X01Other locations not elsewhere classified 
 

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ACTIVITY NOT OFFERED REASON CODE FOR MATERNITY
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The reason an ACTIVITY OFFER was not made to a PERSON within a Maternity Episode, for the Maternity Services Secondary Uses Data Set.

National Codes:

IEIneligible
NRNo response to offer
SPNot eligible - for stage in pregnancy
SRPrevious screening result available
ACAlternative choice - diagnostic offered
PNNot required - prior diagnosis
NANot applicable
 

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ACTIVITY OFFER STATUS CODE
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The status of an offer of an ACTIVITY offered to a PERSON.

National Codes:

01Offered and Undecided
02Offered and Declined
03Offered and Accepted
04Not Offered
 

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ADMINISTRATIVE CATEGORY CODE
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

This is recorded for PATIENT ACTIVITY.

A PATIENT who is an Overseas Visitor does not qualify for free NHS healthcare and can choose to pay for NHS treatment or for private treatment. If they pay for NHS treatment then they should be recorded as NHS PATIENTS.

The PATIENT's ADMINISTRATIVE CATEGORY CODE may change during an episode or spell. For example, the PATIENT may opt to change from NHS to private health care. In this case, the start and end dates for each new ADMINISTRATIVE CATEGORY PERIOD (episode or spell) should be recorded.

If the ADMINISTRATIVE CATEGORY CODE changes during a Hospital Provider Spell the ADMINISTRATIVE CATEGORY CODE (ON ADMISSION) is used to derive the 'Category of PATIENT' for Hospital Episode Statistics (HES).

The category 'amenity PATIENT' is only applicable to PATIENTS using a Hospital Bed.

National Codes:

01NHS PATIENT, including Overseas Visitors charged under the National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 1989 (as amended by Statutory Instrument) 
02Private PATIENT, one who uses accommodation or services authorised under the National Health Service Act 2006 
03Amenity PATIENT, one who pays for the use of a single room or small ward in accordance with the National Health Service Act 2006 
04Category II PATIENT, one for whom work is undertaken by hospital medical or dental staff within category II as defined in paragraph 37 of the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff.
 

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APPOINTMENT OFFER ACCEPTED OR REFUSED
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

A record of whether or not the APPOINTMENT DATE OFFERED and APPOINTMENT TIME OFFERED of an APPOINTMENT OFFER was accepted by, or on behalf of the PATIENT.

The date on which APPOINTMENT OFFER was accepted by, or on behalf of the PATIENT should be recorded by the APPOINTMENT ACCEPTED DATE.

When the PATIENT accepts an APPOINTMENT OFFER, the APPOINTMENT OFFER SLOT STATUS and the APPOINTMENT SLOT STATUS should be recorded as booked.

National Codes:

1Accepted
2Refused
1Accepted
2Refused
 

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APPOINTMENT OFFER SLOT STATUS
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The status of the APPOINTMENT SLOT for the APPOINTMENT OFFER.

An APPOINTMENT SLOT can be allocated to one or more APPOINTMENT OFFER until an offer is accepted by, or on behalf of a PATIENT. During this period the APPOINTMENT OFFERS SLOT STATUS of all the APPOINTMENT OFFERS allocated to the same APPOINTMENT SLOT should be recorded as 'Allocated'.

When an APPOINTMENT OFFER is accepted by, or on behalf of, a PATIENT the APPOINTMENT SLOT becomes booked and will become unavailable for any other offered appointment to which it was allocated unless the APPOINTMENT SLOT TYPE is 'Multiple appointment booking for the slot'.

For the APPOINTMENT OFFER which was accepted, the APPOINTMENT OFFER SLOT STATUS should be overwritten and recorded as 'Booked' .

An APPOINTMENT OFFER for an APPOINTMENT SLOT may need to be withdrawn. In these circumstances the APPOINTMENT OFFER SLOT STATUS should be overwritten and recorded as 'Withdrawn' and if necessary new offers made.

The status of an APPOINTMENT OFFER should correspond to the status of the APPOINTMENT SLOT STATUS and be used in conjunction with APPOINTMENT SLOT TYPE.

National Codes:

1Allocated
2Booked
3Withdrawn
1Allocated
2Booked
3Withdrawn
 

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APPOINTMENT OFFER VERBAL OR WRITTEN
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

This records whether the APPOINTMENT OFFER for a SERVICE REQUEST was made verbally or in writing to the PATIENT.

When there is more than one APPOINTMENT OFFER for the same SERVICE REQUEST, they should all be the same form of offer i.e all verbal or all written.

Verbal includes any form of voice communication whether face to face via telephone or other communication media.

Written includes any notifcation in writing whether communicated electronically, by post or by hand.

National Codes:

01Verbal offer
02Written offer
01Verbal offer
02Written offer
 

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APPOINTMENT TYPE
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

A classification of APPOINTMENTS.

National Codes:

01Treatment: An appointment specifically for treatment
02Surveillance: All other appointments
 

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APPOINTMENT TYPE FOR IMPROVING ACCESS TO PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The type of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies APPOINTMENT.

National Codes:

01Assessment
02Treatment
03Assessment and Treatment
04Review Only
05Review and Treatment
06Follow-up APPOINTMENT after treatment end
07Other
 

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CARE CONTACT TYPE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH SERVICE SECONDARY USES
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The type of CARE CONTACT for the purposes of the Children and Young People's Health Service Secondary Uses Data Set.

This includes where the Child or Young Person may or may not be present (e.g. telephone call between CARE PROFESSIONALS).

National Codes:

01Allied Health Professional Contact
02CONSULTANT Contact
03MIDWIFE Contact
04Non-Consultant Contact
05NURSE Contact
06Dental Treatment Contact 
07Community Care Contact
08GMP Consultation
09Professional Staff Group Contact
10Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: Health Visitor Contact
11Registration Health Check 
12Professional Advice And Support Contact
13School Contact
97Other (not otherwise specified)
98Not Specified
 

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CARE CONTACT TYPE FOR COMMUNITY CARE
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The type of CARE CONTACT for Community Health Services.

National Codes:

01Initial Contact
02Follow up CARE CONTACT 
 

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CARE PROFESSIONAL TYPE CODE
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The type of CARE PROFESSIONAL.

National Codes:

010Arts Therapist (Art, Music and Drama Therapists)
020Biomedical Scientist
030Chiropodist / Podiatrist
040Chiropractor
050Clinical Scientist
060CONSULTANT
070Clinical Dental Technician
080Dental Hygienist
090Dental Nurse
100Dental Technician
110Dental Therapist
120Orthodontic Therapist
130Dietitian
140Dispensing Optician
150GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONER
160GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
170MIDWIFE
180NURSE
190Occupational Therapist
200Operating Department Practitioner
210OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL PRACTITIONER 
220OPTOMETRIST 
230Orthoptist
240Orthotist
250Osteopath
260Paramedic
270Pharmacist
280Physiotherapist
290Practitioner Psychologist
300Prosthetist
310Radiographer
320Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: Family Health Nurse
330Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: Health Visitor
340Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: Occupational Health Nurse
350Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nurse
360Speech and Language Therapist
370Hearing Aid Dispenser
380Pharmacy Technician
390Social Worker in England
XXXOther
 

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HBA1C ASSAY MEASUREMENT METHOD
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The reference method used for the measurement of HbA1c concentration.

National Codes:

01Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
02International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)
03Other
01Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
02International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)
03Other
 

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OFFER OF ADMISSION ACCEPTED OR REFUSED
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

A record of whether or not the OFFERED FOR ADMISSION DATE of an OFFER OF ADMISSION was accepted by, or on behalf of the PATIENT.

The date on which OFFER OF ADMISSION was accepted by, or on behalf of the PATIENT should be recorded by the OFFER OF ADMISSION ACCEPTED DATE.

National Codes:

1Accepted
2Refused
1Accepted
2Refused
 

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OFFER OF ADMISSION VERBAL OR WRITTEN
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

This records whether the OFFER OF ADMISSION for an ELECTIVE ADMISSION LIST ENTRY was made verbally or in writing to the PATIENT.

When there is more than one OFFER OF ADMISSION with the same OFFER OF ADMISSION GROUP IDENTIFIER for the same ELECTIVE ADMISSION LIST ENTRY, they should all be the same form of offer i.e. all verbal or all written.

Verbal includes any form of voice communication whether face to face via telephone or other communication media.

Written includes any notification in writing whether communicated electronically, by post or by hand.

National Codes:

01Verbal offer
02Written offer
01Verbal offer
02Written offer
 

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ORGANISATION CODE
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

An ORGANISATION CODE is a code which identifies an ORGANISATION uniquely.

ORGANISATION CODES are managed by:

Notes:

ORGANISATION CODING FRAMES

  • All NHS ORGANISATIONS are coded using coding frames, as shown in the tables below:

Character
Position

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

8

 

Format

 

a/n

 

a/n

 

a/n

 

a/n

 

a/n

 

a/n

 

a/n

 

a/n

 

A Frame

 

Organisation
Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 		   

B Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 		   

C Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 

D Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 		     

E Frame

 

Organisation Identifier

 		       

F Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 		    

G Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Practice Identifier

 		  

H Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 		     

I Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 		   

K Frame

 

Organisation Identifier

 		     

 L Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 		   

M Frame

 

Organisation and Organisation Type Identifier

 		     

N Frame

 

Organisation Type Identifier

 

Organisation Identifier

 

A Frame:

Example
Non NHS Organisation (Independent Provider) e.g. 8HA03

  • 8 = Organisation Type Identifier
  • Remainder = Organisation Identifier

B Frame:

Example
Local Service Provider e.g. LSP01

  • LSP = Organisation Type Identifier
  • 01 = Organisation Identifier

Also:

Application Service Providere.g. YGM01
Education Establishmente.g. YDF01
NHS Support Agencye.g. YDD01

C Frame:

Example
School e.g. EE134290

  • EE = Organisation Type Identifier
  • Remainder = Organisation Identifier

D Frame:

Example
Care Trust e.g. TAK

  • T = Organisation Type Identifier
  • AK = Organisation Identifier

Also:

Commissioning Support Unit / Data Management and Integration Centree.g. 0AA
Local Health Board (Wales)e.g. 7A1
NHS Truste.g. RH8

E Frame:

Example
Government Office Region (GOR) e.g. K

  • K = Organisation Identifier
Note: ORGANISATION TYPE of Government Office Region (GOR) is identified by a one character code; no other one character code exists.

F Frame:

Example
Pharmacy Headquarters e.g. P001

  • P = Organisation Type Identifier
  • 001 = Organisation Identifier

Also:

Care Home Headquarterse.g.CA0A
Local Authority
Please Note: The Local Authority codes are not yet available for general use
but must only be used to facilitate Spine Smartcard and Endpoint Registration.		e.g.V001
Optical Headquarters e.g.T1A1

G Frame:

Example
GP Practices in England and Wales e.g. Y00001

  • Y = Organisation Type Identifier
  • 00001 = Practice Identifier

Also:

General Dental Practicee.g.V20052

H Frame:

Example
Cancer Network e.g. N01

  • N0 (where the 2nd character is numeric and not alpha) = Organisation Type Identifier
  • 1 = Organisation Identifier

Also:

Booking Management System (BMS) Call Centre Establishmente.g. YF1
Government Departmente.g. XDA
Independent Sector Healthcare Provider (ISHP) (where the 2nd character is alpha)e.g. NV7
National Application Service Providere.g. YEA
Other Statutory Authority (OSA)e.g. X16

I Frame:

Example
Special Health Authority (SpHA) e.g. T1150

  • T1 = Organisation Type Identifier
  • 150 = Organisation Identifier

K Frame:

Example
NHS Wales Informatics Service e.g. W00

  • W00 = Organisation Identifier

L Frame:

Example
Northern Ireland Local Commissioning Group e.g. ZC010

  • Characters 1-3 (ZC0) AND character 5 (0) = Organisation Type Identifier
  • Character 4 i= Organisation Identifier
  • Character 4 = Organisation Identifier

Note: this is a 5 character method of displaying Northern Ireland Local Commissioning Group identifiers.
Characters 3 and 5 are ‘fillers’. If a 3 character code is required (as used by the Office for National Statistics in the NHS Postcode Directory) zeros can be omitted, e.g. ZC1.
The 3 character method of displaying the Northern Ireland Local Commissioning Group identifiers fit under the H Frame.
Guidance on the use of Northern Ireland codes can be found in Data Set Change Notice 19/2009.

M Frame:

Example
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) e.g. 12A

  • 12A = Organisation and Organisation Type Identifier

N Frame:

Example
GP Abeyance and Dispersal GP Practice e.g. G7817414

  • G78 = Organisation Type Identifier
  • 17414 = Organisation Identifier

The structure and format of ORGANISATION CODES maintained by the Organisation Data Service, NHS Prescription Services, NHS Dental Services and other agencies are detailed in the tables below.

ORGANISATION CODES TABLES

Table 1: CODING FORMATS FOR ORGANISATIONS IN ENGLAND AND WALES

Organisation Type

Frame Type

Character Position

Code allocated by:

Notes/Comments

 

See Coding Frames Table

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

8

 		  

Application Service Provider

 

B

 

Y

 

G

 

M

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		   

ODS 

 

e.g. YGM01

 

Booking Management System (BMS) Call Centre Establishment

 

H

 

Y

 

F

 

A-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. YF1

 

Cancer Network

 

H

 

N

 

0-9

 

A-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. N01

 

Cancer Registry 

A

 

Y

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. Y0401

 

Care Home Headquarters

 

F

 

A, C or D

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		    

ODS

 

e.g. CA0A

 

Care Trust (CT)

 

D

 

T

 

A-Y

 

A-Y

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. TAK

 

Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) 

M

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

A-Y

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. 12A

 

Clinical Network

B

 

Y

 

D

 

G

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. YDG01

 

Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) / Data Management and Integration Centre (DMIC)

D

 

0

 

A-Y

 

A-Y

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. 0AA

Education Establishment

 

B

 

Y

 

D

 

F

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. YDF01

 

Executive Agency

 

N/A

See Note 1 

X

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. X09

 

Executive Agency Programme

 

N/A

See Note 1 

X

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		  

ODS

 

First three characters denote Executive Agency

e.g. X09001

 

General Dental Practice - England and Wales

 

G

 

V

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		  

NHS Dental Services

 

e.g. V20052

 

Government Department

 

H

 

X

 

A-Y

 

A-Y

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. XDA

 

Government Office Region (GOR)

 

E

A-Y

 		       

ONS

 

e.g. K

Government Office Regions (GORs) closed 31 March 2011 - from 1 April 2011 referred to as Regions

 

GP Abeyance and Dispersal GP Practice

 

N

G

 

7

 

8

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

ODS

 

e.g. G7817414

 

GP Practices in England and Wales

G

 

A-H,
J-N,
P,
W &
Y

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		  

NHS Prescription Services

 

Char 1 = W for Welsh GP Practice.

All other values represent  GP Practices in England.

Note: from 2003, ALL newly allocated Practice Codes in England begin with a Y

e.g. Y00001

 

High Level Health Geography

 

D

 

Q

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. Q01

 

Independent Sector Healthcare Provider (ISHP)

H

 

A, B, D, G, I, K, L, M , N, O, S, U, V, W

 

A-Y

 

A-Y, 0-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. NV7

 

Local Authority (LA)

 

F

 

V

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		    

ODS

 

e.g. V001

 

Local Health Board (Wales)

 

B

 

7

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		     

ODS 

 

e.g. 7A1 

 

Local Service Provider (LSP)

 

B

 

L

 

S

 

P

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. LSP01

 

Military Hospital

B

 

X

 

M

 

D

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g.XMDA1

 

National Application Service Provider

H

 

Y

 

E

 

A-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. YEA

 

National Groupings (England) 

H

Y

 

5

 

0-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. Y51

 

NHS Support Agency 

B

 

Y

 

D

 

D

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. YDD01

 

NHS Trust

 

D

 

R

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. RH8

 

NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS)

 

K

 

W

 

0

 

0

 		     

ODS

 

Only one organisation of this type exists for Wales

e.g. W00

 

Non NHS Organisation (Independent Provider)

 

A

 

8

 

A-Y

 

A-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. 8HA03

 

Northern Ireland Health & Social Care Board

N/A

 

Z

 

B

 

0

 

0

 

1

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. ZB001

 

Northern Ireland Health & Social Care Trust

 

I

 

Z

 

T

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. ZT001

 

Northern Ireland Local Commissioning Group

 

L

 

Z

 

C

 

0

 

0-9

 

0

 		   

Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS), Northern Ireland

 

e.g.ZC010

Note that characters 3 and 5 are ‘fillers’ to create a 5 character code. If a 3 character code is required (as used by the Office for National Statistics in the NHS Postcode Directory), zeros can be omitted and fits under the H frame: e.g. ZC1.
Guidance on the use of Northern Ireland codes can be found in Data Set Change Notice 19/2009. 

 

Optical Headquarters

 

F 

 

T 

 

0-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		    

ODS 

 

e.g. T1A1 

 

Other Statutory Authority (OSA)

 

H

 

X

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. X16

 

Pharmacy

 

A

 

F

 

A-Y

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. FA002

 

Pharmacy Headquarters

 

F

 

P

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		    

ODS

 

e.g. P001

 

Primary Care Trust (PCT)

 

D

 

5

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. 5CT

All Primary Care Trusts closed 31 March 2013

Prison Health Service

B

 

Y

 

D

 

E

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. YDE01

 

School

 

C

 

E

 

E

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

A-9

 

Department for Education and ODS

 

e.g. EE134290

 

Special Health Authority (SpHA)

 

I

 

T

 

1

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. T1150

 

Strategic Health Authority (SHA)

 

D

 

Q

 

A-9

 

A-9

 		     

ODS

 

e.g. Q30

All Strategic Health Authorities in England closed 31 March 2013

Welsh Assembly

 

D

 

W

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

 

 

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. W01

 

Welsh Health Commission 

A

 

W

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

A-Y

 

A-Y

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. W01HC

 

Notes:

  • Codes for Executive Agency, Executive Agency Programme, Executive Agency Site and Executive Agency Programme Department do not easily fit into the coding frames as shown above and are therefore not included. This is due to their unusual structure in that there are more hierarchical 'tiers' than with other organisations.

Executive Agency and Executive Agency Programme are both considered Organisation level entities, although each Programme does have a relationship to an Executive Agency. Executive Agency codes are three characters long. Executive Agency Programme codes are six, and their first three characters are the same as the Executive Agency they are associated to.

Department codes of eight characters long can then be allocated underneath a Programme code (sharing the first six characters). Executive Agency Site codes of five characters long can be allocated under an Executive Agency code (and share the first three characters).

 

Table 2: CODING FORMATS FOR ORGANISATIONS IN SCOTLAND

Scottish ORGANISATION CODES are supplied by the Information Standards Directorate (ISD) from NHS Scotland and published by the Organisation Data Service.

Organisation Type

Character Position

Code allocated by:

Notes/Comments

 123456  

GP Practice - Scotland 

S

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

NHS

 		 

Scottish GP Fundholder

 

S

 

A-Z

 

B

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		 

ISD, Scotland

 

2nd character identifies the Health Board the GPFH reports to.
3rd character (always B) shows GPFH status.

 

Scottish Health Agency

 

S

 

D

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		 

ISD, Scotland

 

2nd character (D) identifies Scottish Office agencies

 

Scottish Health Board

 

S

 

A-Z

 

9

 

9

 

9

 		 

 ISD, Scotland

 

 

Scottish Provider

 

S

 

A-Z

 

A,C,D

 

0-9

 

0-9

 		 

ISD, Scotland

 

2nd character identifies the Health Board the organisation reports to.
3rd character identifies the organisation type:
A= Health Unit
C = Hospital Trust
D = Nursing Home

 

  

Table 3: CODING FORMATS for ORGANISATIONS in OTHER HOME COUNTRIES

Organisation Type

Character Position

Code allocated by:

Notes/Comments

 123456  

GP Practice - Alderney

 

A

 

L

 

D

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

NHS Prescription Services

 		 

GP Practice - Guernsey

 

G

 

U

 

E

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

NHS Prescription Services

 		 

GP Practice - Isle of Man (IOM)

 

Y

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

NHS Prescription Services

 		 

GP Practice - Jersey

 

J

 

E

 

R

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

0-9

 

NHS Prescription Services

 		 

Primary Healthcare Directorate (Isle of Man)

 

Y

 

K

 

A-9

 		   

ODS

 

e.g. YK1

 

Note: A-9 indicates that characters A-Z and 0-9 are valid: except B, I, O, S, U and Z (to avoid ambiguity).

 

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PERFORMANCE STATUS CODE FOR ADULTS
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

A World Health Organisation classification indicating a PERSON's status relating to activity/DISABILITY.

This scale is used for adult PERSONS over 16 years of age.

Note: see PERFORMANCE STATUS CODE FOR YOUNG PERSON for codes for a young person of 16 years and under.

National Codes:

0Able to carry out all normal activity without restriction
1Restricted in physically strenuous activity, but able to walk and do light work
2Able to walk and capable of all self care, but unable to carry out any work. Up and about more than 50% of waking hours
3Capable of only limited self care, confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours
4Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any self care. Totally confined to bed or chair
 

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PERFORMANCE STATUS CODE FOR YOUNG PERSON
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The "Lansky Play - Performance Scale" indicating a young PERSON's status relating to activity / disability.

This scale is used for young PERSONS aged 16 years and under.

Note: see PERFORMANCE STATUS CODE FOR ADULTS for codes for an adult, i.e. over 16 years of age.

National Codes:

00100% = Fully active, normal
0190% = Minor restrictions in physically strenuous activity
0280% = Active, but tires more quickly
0370% = Both greater restriction of, and less time spent in, play activities
0460% = Up and around, but minimal active play; keeps busy with quieter activities
0550% = Gets dressed but lies around much of the day; no active play; able to participate in all quiet play and activities 
0640% = Mostly in bed; participates in quiet activities
0730% = In bed; needs assistance even for quiet play
0820% = Often sleeping; play entirely limited to very passive activities
0910% = No play; does not get out of bed
105% = Unresponsive
110% = Dead
 

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REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY CARE
Change to Attribute: Changed Description

The reason that a PATIENT was referred to a Community Health Service. 

National Codes:

001Accident/Trauma
002Alopecia
003Antenatal Care
004Bereavement
005Bladder Care
006Blood Pressure
007Bowel Problems
008Cancer
009Cardiac Conditions
010Catheter Problems
011Cerebral Palsy
012Cleft Palate
013Cognitive Problems
014Colostomy Care
015Continence Problems
016Contraception and Sexual Health
017Developmental Problems
018Diabetes
019Diarrhoea and Vomiting
020Dizziness
021Downs Syndrome
022Deep Vein Thrombosis
023Ear Infections/Problems
024Eating Disorder
025Emotional/Behavioural Problems
026End of Life Support
027Epilepsy
028Equipment Provision
029Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
030Falls Risk
031Family Support
032Feeding/Swallowing Problems
033Foot Care/Problems
034Head Injury
035Hearing Problems/Loss
036Immunisation
037Laryngectomy
038Leg Ulcer
039Looked After Children
040Low Muscle Tone
041Lymphoedema Management
042Mobility Problems
043Musculoskeletal Problems
044Neurological Problems
045New Birth
046Nutrition and Dietetics
047Ophthalmic Problems
048Over 75 Assessment
049Pain/Symptom Control
050Parkinsons Disease
051Personal Hygiene
052Post Operative Care
053Pressure Ulcer
054Problems with Activities of Daily Living
055Psychological Conditions
056Rehabilitation
057Respiratory Conditions
058Safeguarding
059Skin Problems
060Sleep Problems
061Smoking Cessation
062Speech and Language Problems
063Stoma Care
064Structural/Functional Impairment
065Substance Misuse
066Trismus/Restricted Mouth Opening
067Tuberculosis
068Vascular Problems
069Vomiting/Nausea
070Wound Care
001Accident/Trauma
002Alopecia
003Antenatal Care
004Bereavement
005Bladder Care
006Blood Pressure
007Bowel Problems
008Cancer
009Cardiac Conditions
010Catheter Problems
011Cerebral Palsy
012Cleft Palate
013Cognitive Problems
014Colostomy Care
015Continence Problems
016Contraception and Sexual Health
017Developmental Problems
018Diabetes
019Diarrhoea and Vomiting
020Dizziness/Balance Problems
021Downs Syndrome
022Deep Vein Thrombosis
023Ear Infections/Problems
024Eating Disorder
025Emotional/Behavioural Problems
026End of Life Support
027Epilepsy
028Equipment Provision
029Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
030Falls Risk
031Family Support
032Feeding/Swallowing Problems
033Foot Care/Problems
034Head Injury
035Hearing Problems/Loss
036Immunisation
037Laryngectomy
038Leg Ulcer
039Looked After Children
040Low Muscle Tone
041Lymphoedema Management
042Mobility Problems
043Musculoskeletal Problems
044Neurological Problems
045Healthy Child Pathway
046Nutrition and Dietetics
047Ophthalmic Problems
048Over 75 Assessment
049Pain/Symptom Control
050Parkinsons Disease
051Personal Hygiene
052Post Operative Care
053Pressure Ulcer
054Problems with Activities of Daily Living
055Psychological Conditions
056Rehabilitation
057Respiratory Conditions
058Safeguarding
059Skin Problems
060Sleep Problems
061Smoking Cessation
062Speech and Language Problems
063Stoma Care
064Structural/Functional Impairment
065Substance Misuse
066Trismus/Restricted Mouth Opening
067Tuberculosis
068Vascular Problems
069Vomiting/Nausea
070Wound Care
 

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COMMUNITY CARE ACTIVITY TYPE CODE
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:an2
HES Item: 
National Codes:See COMMUNITY CARE ACTIVITY TYPE CODE.
National Codes:See COMMUNITY CARE ACTIVITY TYPE CODE
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
COMMUNITY CARE ACTIVITY TYPE CODE is the same as attribute COMMUNITY CARE ACTIVITY TYPE CODE. 

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FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH INDICATOR (MOTHER AT BOOKING)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:an1
HES Item: 
National Codes:FIRST LANGUAGE INDICATOR
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH INDICATOR (MOTHER AT BOOKING) is the same as FIRST LANGUAGE INDICATOR, at the APPOINTMENT DATE (FORMAL ANTENATAL BOOKING).

FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH INDICATOR (MOTHER AT BOOKING) is an indicator of whether a PERSON's first language is English, i.e. where the  LANGUAGE CLASSIFICATION CODE National Code '012 English' is recorded for a PERSON.FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH INDICATOR (MOTHER AT BOOKING) is an indicator of whether a PERSON's first language is English, i.e. where the LANGUAGE CLASSIFICATION CODE National Code 'English' is recorded for a PERSON.

 

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HARS MESSAGE VERSION IDENTIFIER
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:max an10
HES Item: 
National Codes: 
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
The HARS MESSAGE VERSION IDENTIFIER identifies the version number of the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set Message which is being used to submit data to Public Health England (PHE).

The HARS MESSAGE VERSION IDENTIFIER must be populated for each record, in the HARS Record Identifier group within the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set Message, by the sender of the data set submission prior to transmission of the data to Public Health England.The HARS MESSAGE VERSION IDENTIFIER must be populated for each record, in the HARS Submission Identifier group within the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set Message, by the sender of the data set submission prior to transmission of the data to Public Health England.

See HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set Message Versions for details of the version number of each release.

 

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NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:an2
HES Item: 
National Codes: 
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM) is the same as attribute NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE.

NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM) is the result of screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism (CHT).

Permitted National Codes:

01Specimen received in laboratory
01Specimen received in LABORATORY
02Screening declined
03Repeat / Further sample required
04Condition not suspected
07Condition not suspected, other disorders follow up
08Condition suspected
09Not screened/screening incomplete
 

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NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (CYSTIC FIBROSIS)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:an2
HES Item: 
National Codes: 
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (CYSTIC FIBROSIS) is the same as attribute NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE.

NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (CYSTIC FIBROSIS) is the result of screening for Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Permitted National Codes:Permitted National Codes:

01Specimen received in laboratory
01Specimen received in LABORATORY
02Screening declined
03Repeat / Further sample required
04Condition not suspected
05Carrier
07Condition not suspected, other disorders follow up
08Condition suspected
09Not screened/screening incomplete
 

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NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (MEDIUM CHAIN ACYL-COA DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:an2
HES Item: 
National Codes: 
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (MEDIUM CHAIN ACYL-COA DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY) is the same as attribute NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE.

NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (MEDIUM CHAIN ACYL-COA DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY) is the result of screening for Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD).

Permitted National Codes:Permitted National Codes:

01Specimen received in laboratory
01Specimen received in LABORATORY
02Screening declined
03Repeat / Further sample required
04Condition not suspected
05Carrier
07Condition not suspected, other disorders follow up
08Condition suspected
09Not screened/screening incomplete
 

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NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (PHENYLKETONURIA)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:an2
HES Item: 
National Codes: 
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (PHENYLKETONURIA) is the same as attribute NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE.

NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS CODE (PHENYLKETONURIA) is the result of screening for Phenylketonuria (PKU).

Permitted National Codes:Permitted National Codes:

01Specimen received in laboratory
01Specimen received in LABORATORY
02Screening declined
03Repeat / Further sample required
04Condition not suspected
07Condition not suspected, other disorders follow up
08Condition suspected
09Not screened/screening incomplete
 

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NUMBER OF GROUP SESSION PARTICIPANTS (COMMUNITY CARE)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:n3
HES Item: 
National Codes: 
Default Codes: 


Notes: 
This is the number of PERSON's who participate in a Group Session (excluding the CARE PROFESSIONALS responsible for the Group Session).

NUMBER OF GROUP SESSION PARTICIPANTS (COMMUNITY CARE) is the number of PERSON's who participate in a Group Session (excluding the CARE PROFESSIONALS responsible for the Group Session). 

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REFERRAL CLOSURE DATE (COMMUNITY CARE)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:see DATE 
Format/Length:See DATE 
HES Item: 
National Codes: 
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
REFERRAL CLOSURE DATE (COMMUNITY CARE) is the same as attribute ACTIVITY DATE where the ACTIVITY DATE TYPE is National Code 'Referral Closure Date (Community Care)'.

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SERVICE TYPE REFERRED TO (COMMUNITY CARE)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:an2
HES Item: 
National Codes:See SERVICE TYPE REFERRED TO FOR COMMUNITY CARE.
National Codes:See SERVICE TYPE REFERRED TO FOR COMMUNITY CARE
Default Codes: 

Notes: 
SERVICE TYPE REFERRED TO (COMMUNITY CARE) is the same as attribute SERVICE TYPE REFERRED TO FOR COMMUNITY CARE.

 

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SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT)
Change to Data Element: Changed Description

Format/Length:min an5 max an9
HES Item:SITETRET
National Codes: 
ODS Default Codes:R9998 - Not a hospital site (for use on Out-Patient CDS)
 89999 - Non-NHS UK Provider where no ORGANISATION SITE CODE has been issued
 89997 - Non-UK Provider where no ORGANISATION SITE CODE has been issued

Notes: 
SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT) is the same as attribute ORGANISATION SITE CODE.

SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT) is the ORGANISATION SITE CODE of the ORGANISATION where the PATIENT was treated, i.e. it should enable the treating ORGANISATION to be identified.

This identifies the ORGANISATION SITE within the ORGANISATION on which the PATIENT was treated, since facilities may vary on different hospital sites.

The code recorded should always be the national code; if the treatment is sub-commissioned to another NHS Health Care Provider or an independent UK provider, the SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT) used should be the ORGANISATION SITE CODE of the Health Care Provider actually carrying out the work.

Where treatment is sub-commissioned to an overseas provider the Organisation Data Service Default Code 89997 'Non-UK Provider where no ORGANISATION SITE CODE has been issued' is applicable. 

Each ORGANISATION has a unique ORGANISATION CODE. However, where an ORGANISATION has more than one site from which it provides SERVICES, then each site is uniquely identified. These sites are ORGANISATION SITES and are uniquely identified by ORGANISATION SITE CODE. The ORGANISATION SITE CODE contains the first 3 digits of the ORGANISATION CODE with the last two digits being the site identifier.

Example:

RA700ORGANISATION CODE of the ORGANISATION 
RA701ORGANISATION SITE CODE of the first identified ORGANISATION SITE within the ORGANISATION 
RA702ORGANISATION SITE CODE of the second identified ORGANISATION SITE within the ORGANISATION 

For out-patients, ACTIVITY may take place outside the hospital, such as in the PATIENT'S home; in such cases, raising a site code is impractical. Therefore, code R9998 'Not a hospital site (for use on Out-Patient CDS)' would be used in these circumstances.
Note: LOCATION CLASS is used in the Commissioning Data Set (CDS) message to indicate the classification of the physical LOCATION within which the ACTIVITY occurred. 

Use in the Future Outpatient CDS:
If the INTENDED SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT) is not known, this data element should be omitted.

 

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CANCER OUTCOMES AND SERVICES DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS
Change to XML Schema Constraint: Changed Description

XML Schema constraints applied to the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set.

The "Allowed Values" column indicates the NHS Data Model and Dictionary National Codes and Default Codes present in the XML Schema:

  • None = The National Codes and Default Codes are included in the XML Schema
  • Removed = The National Codes and Default Codes are not included in the XML Schema.
Data ElementXML Schema Format/LengthAllowed ValuesRangePattern MatchReason / Comment / XML Choice
ALBUMIN LEVELNone
None
10-80
None
Range 10-80
BONE MARROW BLAST CELLS PERCENTAGENone
None
0-20
None
Range 0-20
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODEan3
Removed
None
None
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the schema
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (CANCER REFERRAL)None
Removed
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (CANCER REFERRAL)None
Removed
None
None
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the schema
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (DIAGNOSIS)None
Removed
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (DIAGNOSIS)None
Removed
None
None
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the schema
CONSULTANT CODENone
Removed
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
CONSULTANT CODENone
Removed
None
None
Default codes not enumerated in the schema
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
Default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length means fixed length which is incorrect. Unable to change this as it is used in other data sets.
Second character can be for local use.
Format/Length amended to max an2
FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA INTERNATIONAL PROGNOSTIC INDEX SCORENone
None XML Schema allows max an10
FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA INTERNATIONAL PROGNOSTIC INDEX SCORENone
None
0-5
None
Range 0-5
FORCED EXPIRATORY VOLUME IN 1 SECOND (ABSOLUTE AMOUNT)None
None
0.10 to 9.99
None
Range 0.10 to 9.99
FORCED EXPIRATORY VOLUME IN 1 SECOND (PERCENTAGE)None
None
1 to 150
None
Range 1 to 150
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE CODE (PATIENT REGISTRATION)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER (SPECIFIED)None
Removed
None
None
Default codes not enumerated in the schema
GLEASON GRADE (PRIMARY)None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER (SPECIFIED)None
Removed
None
None
Default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
GLEASON GRADE (PRIMARY)None
None
1-5
None
Range 1-5
GLEASON GRADE (SECONDARY)None
None
1-5
None
Range 1-5
GLEASON GRADE (TERTIARY)None
None
1-5 and 8
None
Range 1-5 and 8
HAEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATIONNone
None
1.0-25.0
None
Range 1.0-25.0
HASENCLEVER INDEX SCORENone
None
0-7
None
Range 0-7
INTERNATIONAL PROGNOSTIC SCORING SYSTEM SCORENone
None
0.0-3.0
None
Range 0.0-3.0
MITOTIC RATENone
None
0-20
None
Range 0-20
NUMBER OF LYMPHADENOPATHY AREASNone
None
0-3
None
Range 0-3
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF PROVIDER)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (OF REPORTING PATHOLOGIST)min an3 max an12
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (OF REPORTING PATHOLOGIST)min an3 max an12
None
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS (ICD)min an4 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - schema allows min an4 max an6
REVISED INTERNATIONAL PROGNOSTIC INDEX SCORENone
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications -XML Schema allows min an4 max an6
REVISED INTERNATIONAL PROGNOSTIC INDEX SCORENone
None
0-5
None
Range 0-5
SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS (ICD)min an4 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - schema allows min an4 max an6
SITE CODE (OF AXILLA ULTRASOUND)min an3 max an12
Removed
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - XML Schema allows min an4 max an6
SITE CODE (OF AXILLA ULTRASOUND)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF BREAST ULTRASOUND)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF CLINICAL ASSESSMENT)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF IMAGING)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF MAMMOGRAM)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF PATHOLOGY TEST REQUEST)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF PROVIDER CANCER TREATMENT START DATE)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF PROVIDER ENDOSCOPIC OR RADIOLOGICAL PROCEDURE)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF PROVIDER FIRST CANCER SPECIALIST)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF PROVIDER FIRST SEEN)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SKIN SPECIMEN SITE CODEmin an4 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - schema allows min an4 max an6
SPLEEN BELOW COSTAL MARGINNone
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - XML Schema allows min an4 max an6
SPLEEN BELOW COSTAL MARGINNone
None
0-50
None
Range 0-50

The following Data Elements are not included in the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set Message.

Cancer Registries obtain the data from another source, or the item is submitted under another Standard and is included for reference only: 

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COMMISSIONING DATA SET VERSION 6-2 XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS
Change to XML Schema Constraint: Changed Description

XML Schema constraints applied to the Commissioning Data Sets.

The "Allowed Values" column indicates the NHS Data Model and Dictionary National Codes and Default Codes present in the XML Schema:

  • None = The National Codes and Default Codes are included in the XML Schema
  • Removed = The National Codes and Default Codes are not included in the XML Schema.
Data ElementXML Schema Format/LengthAllowed ValuesRangePattern MatchReason / Comment / XML Choice
A and E ATTENDANCE NUMBERmax an12
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an12 - schema allows max an12
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DIAGNOSIS - FIRSTmin an2 max an6
None
Existing Format/Length states an12 - XML Schema allows max an12
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DIAGNOSIS - FIRSTmin an2 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DIAGNOSIS - SECONDmin an2 max an6
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - XML Schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DIAGNOSIS - SECONDmin an2 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY INVESTIGATION - FIRSTmin an2 max an6
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - XML Schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY INVESTIGATION - FIRSTmin an2 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY INVESTIGATION - SECONDmin an2 max an6
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - XML Schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY INVESTIGATION - SECONDmin an2 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT - FIRSTmin an2 max an6
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - XML Schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT - FIRSTmin an2 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT - SECONDmin an2 max an6
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - XML Schema allows min an2 max an6
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT - SECONDmin an2 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - schema allows min an2 max an6
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - XML Schema allows min an2 max an6
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
AGE AT CDS ACTIVITY DATEmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
AGE AT CDS ACTIVITY DATEmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
AGE AT CENSUSmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
AGE AT CENSUSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
AGE ON ADMISSIONmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
AGE ON ADMISSIONmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
ATTENDANCE IDENTIFIERmax an12
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
ATTENDANCE IDENTIFIERmax an12
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an12 - schema allows max an12
BASIC CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states an12 - XML Schema allows max an12
BASIC CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
BASIC RESPIRATORY SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
BASIC RESPIRATORY SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
BIRTH WEIGHTmax n4
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
BIRTH WEIGHTmax n4
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n4 - schema allows max n4
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODENone
100,101,110,120,130,140,141,142,143,145,146,147,148,149,
Existing Format/Length states n4 - XML Schema allows max n4
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODENone
100,101,110,120,130,140,141,142,143,145,146,147,148,149,
150,160,170,171,180,190,192,300,301,302,303,304,305,310,
311,312,313,314,315,320,321,325,326,330,340,350,352,360,
361,370,371,400,401,410,420,421,430,450,451,460,501,502,
504,560,600,601,700,710,711,712,713,715,800,810,820,821,
822,823,824,830,831,833,834,900,901,902,903,904,950,960,
199,499
None
None
National Code 500 removed (not allowed in schema)
CDS COPY RECIPIENT IDENTITYmin an3 max an12
Removed
National Code 500 removed (not allowed in XML Schema)
CDS COPY RECIPIENT IDENTITYmin an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
CDS MESSAGE REFERENCEmax n14
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
CDS MESSAGE REFERENCEmax n7
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n7 - schema allows max n14 but SUS accepts max n7
CDS MESSAGE VERSION NUMBERNone
CDS062
Existing Format/Length states n7 - XML Schema allows max n14 but SUS accepts max n7
CDS MESSAGE VERSION NUMBERNone
CDS062
None
None
Message version is hard coded in the schema
CDS PRIME RECIPIENT IDENTITYmin an3 max an12
Removed
Message version is hard coded in the XML Schema
CDS PRIME RECIPIENT IDENTITYmin an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
CDS SENDER IDENTITYmin an3 max an12
None
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
CDS UNIQUE IDENTIFIERmax an35
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an35 - schema allows max an35
COMMISSIONER REFERENCE NUMBERmax an17
None
Existing Format/Length states an35 - XML Schema allows max an35
COMMISSIONER REFERENCE NUMBERmax an17
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an17 - schema allows max an17
COMMISSIONING SERIAL NUMBERmax an6
None
Existing Format/Length states an17 - XML Schema allows max an17
COMMISSIONING SERIAL NUMBERmax an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an6 - schema allows max an6
CONSULTATION MEDIUM USEDNone
01,02,03,04
Existing Format/Length states an6 - XML Schema allows max an6
CONSULTATION MEDIUM USEDNone
01,02,03,04
None
None
National Codes 05, 06 and 98 are not used in CDS version 6-2
COUNT OF DAYS SUSPENDEDmax n4
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n4 - schema allows max n4
CRITICAL CARE LEVEL 2 DAYSmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states n4 - XML Schema allows max n4
CRITICAL CARE LEVEL 2 DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
CRITICAL CARE LEVEL 3 DAYSmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
CRITICAL CARE LEVEL 3 DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
CRITICAL CARE LOCAL IDENTIFIERmax an8
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
CRITICAL CARE LOCAL IDENTIFIERmax an8
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an8 - schema allows max an8
DERMATOLOGICAL SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
Existing Format/Length states an8 - XML Schema allows max an8
DERMATOLOGICAL SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
DURATION OF CARE TO PSYCHIATRIC CENSUS DATEmax n5
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
DURATION OF CARE TO PSYCHIATRIC CENSUS DATEmax n5
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n5 - schema allows max n5
DURATION OF DETENTIONmax n5
None
Existing Format/Length states n5 - XML Schema allows max n5
DURATION OF DETENTIONmax n5
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n5 - schema allows max n5
DURATION OF ELECTIVE WAITmax n4
None
Existing Format/Length states n5 - XML Schema allows max n5
DURATION OF ELECTIVE WAITmax n4
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n4 - schema allows max n4
ELECTIVE ADMISSION LIST ENTRY NUMBERmax an12
None
Existing Format/Length states n4 - XML Schema allows max n4
ELECTIVE ADMISSION LIST ENTRY NUMBERmax an12
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an12 - schema allows max an12
EPISODE NUMBERmax an2
None
Existing Format/Length states an12 - XML Schema allows max an12
EPISODE NUMBERmax an2
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an2 - schema allows max an2
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
Existing Format/Length states an2 - XML Schema allows max an2
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length means fixed length which is incorrect. Unable to change this as it is used in other data sets.
Second character can be for local use.
Format/Length amended to max an2
GASTRO-INTESTINAL SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER PRACTICE (ANTENATAL CARE)min an3 max an12
Removed
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER PRACTICE (ANTENATAL CARE)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE CODE (PATIENT REGISTRATION)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL NUMBERmax an12
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER (ANTENATAL CARE)None
Removed
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an12 - schema allows max an12
INTENDED SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT)min an3 max an12
Removed
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER (SPECIFIED)None
Removed
None
None
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL NUMBERmax an12
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an12 - XML Schema allows max an12
INTENDED SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
LIVER SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIERmax an10
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIERmax an10
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an10 - schema allows max an10
LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIER (BABY)max an10
None
Existing Format/Length states an10 - XML Schema allows max an10
LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIER (BABY)max an10
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an10 - schema allows max an10
LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIER (MOTHER)max an10
None
Existing Format/Length states an10 - XML Schema allows max an10
LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIER (MOTHER)max an10
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an10 - schema allows max an10
MENTAL HEALTH ACT LEGAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION CODE (AT CENSUS DATE)None
01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,
Existing Format/Length states an10 - XML Schema allows max an10
MENTAL HEALTH ACT LEGAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION CODE (AT CENSUS DATE)None
01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,
15,16,17,18,19,20,31,32,34,35,36,37,38
None
None
Additional National Codes 37 and 38 added
MENTAL HEALTH ACT LEGAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION CODE (ON ADMISSION)None
01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,
15,16,17,18,19,20,31,32,34,35,36,37,38
None
None
Additional National Codes 37 and 38 added
NEUROLOGICAL SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
NHS SERVICE AGREEMENT LINE NUMBERmax an10
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
NHS SERVICE AGREEMENT LINE NUMBERmax an10
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an10 - schema allows max an10
ORGAN SUPPORT MAXIMUMNone
None
Existing Format/Length states an10 - XML Schema allows max an10
ORGAN SUPPORT MAXIMUMNone
None
00-06
None
Range 00-06 allowed
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF COMMISSIONER)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF PROVIDER)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIER)min an3 max an12
None
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIER (BABY))min an3 max an12
None
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (LOCAL PATIENT IDENTIFIER (MOTHER))min an3 max an12
None
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (PATIENT PATHWAY IDENTIFIER ISSUER)min an3 max an12
None
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (RESIDENCE RESPONSIBILITY)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
PERSON WEIGHTn3.n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states max n3.max n3 - schema enforces 3 digits before and after the decimal point - max removed
PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS (ICD)min an4 max an6
Nonemax n3 - XML Schema enforces 3 digits before and after the decimal point - max removed
PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS (ICD)min an4 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - schema allows min an4 max an6
PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS (READ)an5
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - XML Schema allows min an4 max an6
PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS (READ)max an5
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - schema allows an5
PROVIDER REFERENCE NUMBERmax an17
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications -XML Schema allows max an5
PROVIDER REFERENCE NUMBERmax an17
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states an17 - schema allows max an17
REFERRING ORGANISATION CODEmin an3 max an12
Removed
Existing Format/Length states an17 - XML Schema allows max an17
REFERRER CODENone
Removed
None
None
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
REFERRING ORGANISATION CODEmin an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
RENAL SUPPORT DAYSmax n3
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - schema allows max n3
SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS (ICD)min an4 max an6
None
Existing Format/Length states n3 - XML Schema allows max n3
SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS (ICD)min an4 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - schema allows min an4 max an6
SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS (READ)an5
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications -XML Schema allows min an4 max an6
SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS (READ)max an5
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - schema allows an5
SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT)min an3 max an12
Removed
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications -XML Schema allows max an5
SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes

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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS
Change to XML Schema Constraint: Changed Description

XML Schema constraints applied to the Diagnostic Imaging Data Set.

The "Allowed Values" column indicates the NHS Data Model and Dictionary National Codes and Default Codes present in the XML Schema:

  • None = The National Codes and Default Codes are included in the XML Schema
  • Removed = The National Codes and Default Codes are not included in the XML Schema.
Data ElementXML Schema Format/LengthAllowed ValuesRangePattern MatchReason / Comment / XML Choice
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length means fixed length which is incorrect. Unable to change this as it is used in other data sets.
Second character can be for local use.
Format/Length amended to max an2.
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE CODE (PATIENT REGISTRATION)min an3 max an12
RemovedXML Schema allows max an10
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE CODE (PATIENT REGISTRATION)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
IMAGING CODE (NICIP)
None
None
None
None
XML choice required to allow recording of either or both of IMAGING CODE (NICIP) / IMAGING CODE (SNOMED-CT)POSTCODEXML choice required to allow recording of either or both of IMAGING CODE (NICIP) / IMAGING CODE (SNOMED-CT)

XML choice 1:
One of two data items (IMAGING CODE (NICIP) / IMAGING CODE (SNOMED-CT)) must be presentOne of two data items IMAGING CODE (NICIP) / IMAGING CODE (SNOMED-CT)) must be present

XML choice 2:
IMAGING CODE (NICIP) and IMAGING CODE (SNOMED-CT) must be present

IMAGING CODE (SNOMED-CT)
None
RADIOLOGICAL ACCESSION NUMBERNone
None
None
None
Spaces allowed in character set, to follow guidance on Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) number format
REFERRING ORGANISATION CODEmin an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF IMAGING)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes

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HIV AND AIDS REPORTING DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS
Change to XML Schema Constraint: Changed Description

XML Schema constraints applied to the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set.

The "Allowed Values" column indicates the NHS Data Model and Dictionary National Codes and Default Codes present in the XML Schema:

  • None = The National Codes and Default Codes are included in the XML Schema
  • Removed = The National Codes and Default Codes are not included in the XML Schema.
Data ElementXML Schema Format/LengthAllowed ValuesRangePattern MatchReason / Comment / XML Choice
CLINICAL TRIAL INDICATORan1
01,02
None
None
Default Code 99 is not valid for the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set
DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (CONDITION)min an4 max an6
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - schema allows min an4 max an6
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
Existing Format/Length allows for all clinical classifications - XML Schema allows min an4 max an6
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length means fixed length which is incorrect. Unable to change this as it is used in other data sets.
Second character can be for local use.
Format/Length amended to max an2.
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE CODE (PATIENT REGISTRATION)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
LOWER LAYER SUPER OUTPUT AREA (RESIDENCE)an9
Removed
None
None
Existing Format/Length annnnnnnn - schema format an9
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF PROVIDER)min an3 max an12
Removed
Existing Format/Length annnnnnnn - XML Schema format an9
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF PROVIDER)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF SUBMITTING ORGANISATION)min an3 max an12
None
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF PREVIOUS HIV CARE)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
SITE CODE (OF TREATMENT)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
SITE CODE (REFERRED TO FOR HIV CARE)min an3 max an12
None
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
TEST OF RECENT INFECTION RESULT (HIV)None
None
1-120
None
Range 1-120 plus default code 999

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NHS HEALTH CHECKS DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS
Change to XML Schema Constraint: Changed Description

XML Schema constraints applied to the NHS Health Checks Data Set.

The "Allowed Values" column indicates the NHS Data Model and Dictionary National Codes and Default Codes present in the XML Schema:

  • None = The National Codes and Default Codes are included in the XML Schema
  • Removed = The National Codes and Default Codes are not included in the XML Schema.
Data ElementXML Schema Format/LengthAllowed ValuesRangePattern MatchReason / Comment / XML Choice
AGE AT ATTENDANCE DATEn3
Removed
None
None
Default Code 999 not applicable - removed
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length means fixed length which is incorrect. Unable to change this as it is used in other data sets.
Second character can be for local use.
Format/Length amended to max an2.
LOWER LAYER SUPER OUTPUT AREA (RESIDENCE)an9
Removed
None
None
Existing Format/Length annnnnnnn - schema format an9
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF COMMISSIONER)min an3 max an12
Removed
Existing Format/Length annnnnnnn - XML Schema format an9
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF COMMISSIONER)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (NHS HEALTH CHECK PROVIDER)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION SITE CODE changes
SMOKING STATUS CODEan1
1,2,3,4,Z
None
None
Default Code 9 not applicable - removed

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SYSTEMIC ANTI-CANCER THERAPY DATA SET XML SCHEMA CONSTRAINTS
Change to XML Schema Constraint: Changed Description

XML Schema constraints applied to the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set.

The "Allowed Values" column indicates the NHS Data Model and Dictionary National Codes and Default Codes present in the XML Schema:

  • None = The National Codes and Default Codes are included in the XML Schema
  • Removed = The National Codes and Default Codes are not included in the XML Schema.
Data ElementXML Schema Format/LengthAllowed ValuesRangePattern MatchReason / Comment / XML Choice
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (START SYSTEMIC ANTI-CANCER THERAPY)an3
Removed
None
None
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the schema
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
National Codes and default codes not enumerated in the XML Schema
ETHNIC CATEGORYmax an2
None
None
None
Existing Format/Length means fixed length which is incorrect. Unable to change this as it is used in other data sets.
Second character can be for local use.
Format/Length amended to max an2.
GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE CODE (PATIENT REGISTRATION)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF PROVIDER)min an3 max an12
Removed
None
None
Field size extended to future proof for ODS ORGANISATION CODE changes
POSTCODE OF USUAL ADDRESSNone
None
None
[A-Z]{1,2}[0-9R][0-9A-Z]? [0-9][A-Z-[CIKMOV]]{2}
Format pattern applied to allow correct reporting of POSTCODE

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COSDS XML SCHEMA-RELEASE NOTES-V2-0
Change to Binary: New Binary

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