An indication of the type of accommodation that a PATIENT currently has. This should be based on the PATIENT's main or permanent residence.

Notes:

• The following National Codes are only valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set:
  • CJ07 'Secure Children's Home Secure Welfare Accommodation only)'
  • CJ08 'Secure Children's Home (Youth Detention Accommodation only)'
  • CJ10 'Secure Children's Home (Secure Welfare Accommodation and Youth Detention Accommodation'
  • CJ11 'Secure Training Centre'
  • CJ12 'Other accommodation with criminal justice support'
• The following National Codes have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code CJ03 'Young Offender Institution'. However, National Code CJ03 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected:
  • CJ05 'Young Offender Institution (15-17)'
  • CJ06 'Young Offender Institution (18-21)'
• The following National Code is only valid for the Community Services Data Set:
  • CJ09 'Other accommodation with criminal justice support such as ex-offender support'.

National Codes:

Notes:

• * National Codes CJ07, CJ08, CJ10, CJ11 and CJ12 are only valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set. They are NOT valid in any other data set.
• ** National Codes CJ05 and CJ06 have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code CJ03. However, National Code CJ03 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected.
• *** National Code CJ09 is only valid for the Community Services Data Set. It is NOT valid in any other data set.

The type of LOCATION for an ACTIVITY:

• where PATIENTS are seen
• where SERVICES are provided or
• from which requests for SERVICES are sent.

Notes:

• The following National Code is only valid for the Community Services Data Set, Maternity Services Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set. Users of other data sets must map National Code G04 locally to other appropriate ACTIVITY LOCATION TYPE CODES for the purposes of flowing data:
  • G04 'Integrated Care Home Without Nursing and Care Home With Nursing'
• The following National Codes have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code M04 'Young Offender Institution'. However, National Code M04 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected:
  • M06 'Young Offender Institution (15-17)'
  • M07 'Young Offender Institution (18-21)'.

National Codes:

Notes:

• Note: * National Code G04 is for use in the Community Services Data Set, Maternity Services Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set. The values are not currently permitted to flow in other data sets. Users of these other data sets must map National Code G04 locally to other appropriate ACTIVITY LOCATION TYPE CODES for the purposes of flowing data.
• ** National Codes M06 and M07 have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code M04. However, National Code M04 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected. National Codes M06 and M07 are NOT valid in any other data set.

The method of admission to a Hospital Provider Spell.

Note: see ELECTIVE ADMISSION TYPE for a full definition of Elective Admission.

Notes:

• The National Codes have been listed in logical sequence rather than alphanumeric order
• The following National Codes have been introduced to replace National Code 28 'Other means'. National Code 28 will be retired in the next version of the Commissioning Data Set:
  • 2A 'Accident and Emergency Department of another provider where the PATIENT had not been admitted'
  • 2B 'Transfer of an admitted PATIENT from another Hospital Provider in an emergency'
  • 2C 'Baby born at home as intended'
  • 2D 'Other emergency admission'
• The following National Codes are not valid for use in the Mental Health Services Data Set:
  • 2C 'Baby born at home as intended'
  • 28 'Other means'
  • 31 'Admitted ante partum'
  • 32 'Admitted post partum'
  • 82 'The birth of a baby in this Health Care Provider'
  • 83 'Baby born outside the Health Care Provider except when born at home as intended'.

National Codes:

Notes:

• The National Codes have been listed in logical sequence rather than alphanumeric order.
• * National Codes 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D have been introduced to replace National Code 28 'Other means'. National Code 28 will be retired in the next version of the Commissioning Data Set.
• # National Codes 2C, 28, 31, 32, 82 and 83 are NOT valid for use in the Mental Health Services Data Set.

An indication of whether an APPOINTMENT for a CARE CONTACT took place.

If the APPOINTMENT did not take place it also indicates if advance warning was given.

When an APPOINTMENT is cancelled the APPOINTMENT CANCELLED DATE should also be recorded.

Notes:

• The National Codes have been listed in logical sequence rather than alphanumeric order
• National Code 0 - 'Not applicable - APPOINTMENT occurs in the future' is not valid for use in the following data sets:
  • Community Services Data Set
  • Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set
  • Maternity Services Data Set
  • Mental Health Services Data Set.

Use in the Future Outpatient Commissioning Data Set:

• For referral records with no APPOINTMENT yet made, or for future APPOINTMENTS, National Code 0 'Not applicable - APPOINTMENT occurs in the future' should be used.
• Where the future attendance has been cancelled, use the appropriate value from the National Codes.

National Codes:

Note: The National Codes have been listed in logical sequence rather than alphanumeric order.

* Note that code 0 - 'Not applicable - APPOINTMENT occurs in the future' is NOT valid for use in the following data sets:

• Community Services Data Set
• Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set
• Maternity Services Data Set
• Mental Health Services Data Set

Use in the Future Outpatient Commissioning Data Set:

• For referral records with no APPOINTMENT yet made, or for future APPOINTMENTS, code 0 - Not applicable - APPOINTMENT occurs in the future should be used.
• Where the future attendance has been cancelled, use the appropriate value from the National Codes.

Note:

• National Code 160 'Emergency Care Attendance' is only valid for:
  • CDS V6-2-1 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol
  • CDS V6-2-1 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol
  • CDS V6-2-2 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol
  • CDS V6-2 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol. 

National Codes:

* Note - National Code 'Emergency Care Attendance' is only valid for:

• CDS V6-2-1 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol
• CDS V6-2-1 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol
• CDS V6-2-2 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol
• CDS V6-2 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol.

A code to identify the specific type of Commissioning Data Set data.

Note:

• National Code 11 'Emergency Care Attendance' is only valid for:
  • CDS V6-2-1 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol
  • CDS V6-2-1 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol
  • CDS V6-2-2 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol
  • CDS V6-2-2 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol.

National Codes:

* Note - National Code 'Emergency Care Attendance' is only valid for:

• CDS V6-2-1 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol
• CDS V6-2-1 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol
• CDS V6-2-2 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol
• CDS V6-2-2 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol.

The type of combined childhood immunisation given to a child on the IMMUNISATION DATE.

Notes:

• National Code 320 'Hib/MenC - Haemophilus influenzae type b and Meningococcal group C' is the same as National Code 080 in CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATION TYPE.
• National Code 330  is the same as National Code 060 'MMR - Measles, Mumps and Rubella' in CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATION TYPE.

National Codes:

Notes:

• * National Code 320 is the same as National Code 080 in CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATION TYPE.
• ** National Code 330  is the same as National Code 060 in CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATION TYPE.

CONSULTATION MEDIUM USED identifies the communication mechanism used to relay information between the CARE PROFESSIONAL and the PERSON who is the subject of the consultation, during a CARE ACTIVITY.

The consultation should directly support diagnosis and care planning and must replace a face to face Out-Patient Attendance Consultant, Clinic Attendance Nurse or Clinic Attendance Midwife, types of CARE ACTIVITY.

A record of the consultation must be retained in the PATIENT's records.

Telephone contacts solely for informing PATIENTS of results are excluded.

Notes:

• National Code 03 'Telemedicine' has been updated in Data Dictionary Change Notice 1734 "Consultation Medium Used Update". The Data Set specifications that contain this item will be updated in the next version of the Information Standard where it is not already correct.
• National Code 98 'Other (not listed)' is only used in the Community Services Data Set, Maternity Services Data Set, Mental Health Services Data Set and Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Data Set.
• National Code 05 'Email' is not valid for Commissioning Data Set version 6-2.
• National Code 06 'Short Message Service (SMS) - Text Messaging' is not valid for Commissioning Data Set version 6-2 and the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set.
• National Code 07 'On-line Triage' is only used for the GUMCAD Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance System Data Set.

National Codes:

• National Code 03 has been updated in Data Dictionary Change Notice 1734 "Consultation Medium Used Update". The Data Set specifications that contain this item will be updated in the next version of the Information Standard where it is not already correct.
• * National Code 98 'Other' is only used for the Community Services Data Set, Maternity Services Data Set, Mental Health Services Data Set and Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Data Set. It is NOT valid in any other data set including Commissioning Data Set version 6-2.
• ** National Codes 05 'Email' is NOT valid for Commissioning Data Set version 6-2.
• *** National Code 06 'Short Message Service (SMS) - Text Messaging' is NOT valid for Commissioning Data Set version 6-2 and the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set.
• **** National Code 07 'On-line Triage' is only used for the GUMCAD Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance System Data Set. It is NOT valid in any other data set including Commissioning Data Set version 6-2.

A type of CRITICAL CARE ACTIVITY provided to a PATIENT during a CRITICAL CARE PERIOD.

Note:

• National Codes 80-97 should not be reported nationally until the functionality to do so becomes available in the next release of the Commissioning Data Sets and the associated XML Schema. Prior to this release, these codes must be recorded locally, however the National Codes 80-97 cannot be transmitted in the current version of the Commissioning Data Sets (Version 6-2). Further guidance can be found on the NHS Digital website at: SCCI0075 and  SCCI0076.

National Codes:

*  Note - National Codes 80-97 should not be reported nationally until the functionality to do so becomes available in the next release of the Commissioning Data Sets and the associated XML Schema. Prior to this release, these codes must be recorded locally, however the National Codes 80-97 cannot be transmitted in the current version of the Commissioning Data Sets (Version 6-2). Further guidance can be found on the NHS Digital website at: SCCI0075 and  SCCI0076.

The type of CODED CLINICAL ENTRY used for the PATIENT DIAGNOSIS.

Notes:

• National Code 05 'Read Coded Clinical Terms Version 3 (CTV3)' (previously known as 3.1) is not supported in the Commissioning Data Sets
• National Code 06 'SNOMED CT®' is not valid for Commissioning Data Set version 6-2
• National Code 01 'Accident & Emergency Diagnosis' is not valid for the Community Services Data Set, Maternity Services Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set.

National Codes:

Notes:

• * Read Coded Clinical Terms Version 3 (CTV3) with qualifiers (previously known as 3.1) is not supported in the Commissioning Data Sets
• ** SNOMED CT® is not valid for Commissioning Data Set version 6-2
• *** Accident & Emergency Diagnosis is not valid for the Community Services Data Set, Maternity Services Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set.

The method of discharge from a Hospital Provider Spell.

Note:

• The following National Codes have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code 2 'PATIENT discharged him/herself or was discharged by a relative or advocate'. However, National Code 2 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected:
  • 6 'PATIENT discharged him/herself'
  • 7 'PATIENT discharged by a relative or advocate'
• National Code 5 'Stillbirth' is not valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set.

National Codes:

Note:

• * National Codes 6 and 7 have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code 2.
  • However, National Code 2 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected.
  • National Codes 6 and 7 are NOT valid in any other data set including Commissioning Data Set version 6-2
• ** National Code 5 'Stillbirth' is NOT valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set.

An indication of whether a PATIENT is making a first attendance or contact; or a follow-up attendance or contact and whether the CONSULTATION MEDIUM USED national code was 'Face to face communication' or 'Telephone' or 'Telemedicine'.

A first attendance is the first in a series, or only attendance of an APPOINTMENT which took place regardless of how many previous APPOINTMENTS were made which did not take place for whatever reason. All subsequent attendances in the series which take place should be recorded as follow-up.

Note:

• National Code 5 'Referral to Treatment Clock Stop Administrative Event' allows the Secondary Uses Service to build accurate PATIENT PATHWAYS for the reporting of 18 weeks activity. It flows through the CDS V6-2 Type 020 - Outpatient Commissioning Data Set structure.

National Codes:

Note: *Referral to Treatment Clock Stop Administrative Event allows the Secondary Uses Service to build accurate PATIENT PATHWAYS for the reporting of 18 weeks activity. It flows through the CDS V6-2 Type 020 - Outpatient Commissioning Data Set structure. See Referral To Treatment Clock Stop Administrative Event.

An indication of whether the birth was a live or still birth.

A still birth is a birth after a gestation of 24 weeks (168 days) where the baby shows no identifiable signs of life at delivery.

Note:

• National Code 5 'Baby born but died later' is only valid for use in the PDS Birth Notification Data Sets.

National Codes:

* Note - National Code 5 'Baby born but died later' is only valid for use in the PDS Birth Notification Data Sets. This value is not permitted to flow in the Commissioning Data Sets.

The trace status of the NHS NUMBER.

Note:

• National Code 08 'Trace postponed (baby under six weeks old)' is not valid for the Maternity Services Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set.

National Codes:

Note: * National Code 08 'Trace postponed (baby under six weeks old)' is NOT valid for the Maternity Services Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set.

The type of CODED CLINICAL ENTRY used for the CLINICAL INTERVENTION.

Notes:

• National Code 05 'Read Coded Clinical Terms Version 3 (CTV3)' (previously known as 3.1) is not supported in the Commissioning Data Sets
• National Code 06 'SNOMED CT®' is not valid for Commissioning Data Set version 6-2
• The following National Codes are not valid for the Community Services Data Set, Maternity Services Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set:
  • 01 'Accident & Emergency Treatment'
  • 02 'OPCS-4'.

National Codes:

Notes:

• * Read Coded Clinical Terms Version 3 (CTV3) with qualifiers (previously known as 3.1) is not supported in the Commissioning Data Sets
• ** SNOMED CT® is not valid for Commissioning Data Set version 6-2
• *** Accident & Emergency Treatment and OPCS-4 are not valid for the Community Services Data Set, Maternity Services Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set.

A code which identifies the PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY.

Notes:

• The National Code description for 05 'Social Care Wales' has been updated as a result of the work undertaken for the development of the National Workforce Data Set. The Community Services Data Set and Maternity Services Data Set specifications will be updated in the next versions of the Information Standards where they are not already correct.
• National Code 17 'General Osteopathic Council' is not valid for use in the Community Services Data Set and Maternity Services Data Set.
• National Code 18 'Social Work England' has been introduced as a result of preparatory work undertaken for the development of the National Workforce Data Set V3.1. The National Code must not be used until Social Work England takes over regulatory responsibilities for Social Workers from the Health and Care Professions Council.

National Codes:

Notes:

• * National Code 17 is not valid for use in the Community Services Data Set.
• ** The National Code description has been updated as a result of the work undertaken for the development of the National Workforce Data Set. 
• The Community Services Data Set and Maternity Services Data Set specifications will be updated in the next versions of the Information Standards where they are not already correct.
• *** National Code 18 has been introduced as a result of preparatory work undertaken for the development of the National Workforce Data Set V3.1.
• This value must not be used until Social Work England takes over regulatory responsibilities for Social Workers from the Health and Care Professions Council.

The staff group of a CARE PROFESSIONAL who referred a PATIENT to a Community Health Service or Mental Health Service.

Note:

• The following National Codes are only valid for use in the Community Services Data Set:
  • C10 'Health Trainer (Non Clinical)'
  • C11 'Health Trainer (Clinical)'
  • C12 'Health Care Assistant'
  • C13 'Health Care Support Worker'

National Codes:

* Note: National Codes C10, C11, C12 and C13 are only valid for use in the Community Services Data Set.

The RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM AFFILIATION of a PERSON, as specified by a PERSON.

Note: This is the Religious Affiliation of a PERSON, not their Religion.

Where applicable, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM AFFILIATION CODE is aligned with descriptors for "Religious and Other Belief System Affiliation" in SNOMED CT® as follows:

SNOMED CT Refset Metadata:

• Refset FSN: Religious or other belief system affiliation simple reference set (foundation metadata concept)
• Refset Id: 999000531000000100
• Refset FSN: Religious or other belief system affiliation simple reference set (foundation metadata concept)
• Refset Id: 999000531000000100

For further details relating to the SNOMED CT Refset Metadata, see the Data Dictionary for Care (DD4C) website at: Religious or Other Belief System Affiliation.

National Codes:

Note:Notes:

*  Where the PATIENT has been asked for their RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM AFFILIATION but they are unsure what it is: Agnostic should be used

** Where the PATIENT has been asked for their RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM AFFILIATION and it is one that is not listed: Religion (Other Not Listed) should be used

*** Where the PATIENT has not been asked for their RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM AFFILIATION: Patient Religion Unknown should be used

• Where the PATIENT has been asked for their RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM AFFILIATION but they are unsure what it is: National Code 'KI Agnostic' should be used
• Where the PATIENT has been asked for their RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM AFFILIATION and it is one that is not listed: National Code 'K20 Religion (Other Not Listed)' should be used
• Where the PATIENT has not been asked for their RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM AFFILIATION: National Code 'N1 PATIENT Religion Unknown' should be used

The sex of PATIENTS intended to use a WARD indicated in the WARD OPERATIONAL PLANS, with the addition of Home Leave.

Note:

• National Code 9 'Home Leave' is not valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set.

National Codes:

* Note - National Code 9 is not valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set.

The source of admission to a Hospital Provider Spell or a Nursing Episode when the PATIENT is in a Hospital Site or a Care Home.

National Code 51 'NHS other hospital provider - WARD for general PATIENTS or the younger physically disabled or A & E department' should not be used if the PATIENT arrives at an Accident and Emergency Department and is admitted to the same Hospital Provider.

Notes:

• The following National Codes have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code 39 'Penal establishment, Court, or Police Station / Police Custody Suite'. However, National Code 39 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected:
  • 40 'Penal establishment'
  • 41 'Court'
  • 42 'Police Station / Police Custody Suite'
• National Code 79 'Babies born in or on the way to hospital' is not valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set.

National Codes:

Notes:

• * Note: National Codes 40, 41 and 42 have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code 39. However, National Code 39 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected. National Codes 40, 41 and 42 are NOT valid in any other data set including Commissioning Data Set version 6-2

• ** National Code 79 'Babies born in or on the way to hospital' is NOT valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set.

The source of referral to a Mental Health Service.

Note: For the Mental Health Services Data Set, National Code P1 has been introduced to replace the National Codes under the headings:Notes:

• Internal referrals from Community Mental Health Team (within own NHS Trust)
• Internal referrals from Inpatient Service (within own NHS Trust) and
• Transfer by graduation (within own NHS Trust).
• For the Mental Health Services Data Set, National Code P1 'Internal Referral' has been introduced to replace the National Codes under the headings. Users collecting the National Codes at the lower level must map to National Code P1 prior to submission of the Mental Health Services Data Set:
  • Internal referrals from Community Mental Health Team (within own NHS Trust)
  • Internal referrals from Inpatient Service (within own NHS Trust) and
  • Transfer by graduation (within own NHS Trust)
• The National Codes descriptions of this Attribute have been updated as a result of the work undertaken for the development of the Mental Health Services Data Set. The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set specification will be updated in the next version of the Information Standard where it is not already correct.
• The following National Codes are for use in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set only:
  • N1 'Stepped up from low intensity Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service'
  • N2 'Stepped down from high intensity Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service'
• National Code M5 'Jobcentre Plus' can only be used for the Mental Health Services Data Set, if referrals from Jobcentre Plus are accepted.
• The following National Codes are for use in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set only:
  • J1 'Community Mental Health Team (Adult Mental Health)'
  • J2 'Community Mental Health Team (Older People)'
  • J3 'Community Mental Health Team (Learning Disabilities)'
  • J4 'Community Mental Health Team (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)'
  • K1 'Inpatient Service (Adult Mental Health)'
  • K2 'Inpatient Service (Older People)'
  • K3 'Inpatient Service (Forensics)'
  • K4 'Inpatient Service (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)'
  • K5 'Inpatient Service (Learning Disabilities)'
  • L1 'Transfer by graduation from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service to Adult Mental Health Services'
  • L2 'Transfer by graduation from Adult Mental Health Services to Older Peoples Mental Health Services'
• The following National Codes are for use in the Mental Health Services Data Set only:
  • A4 'Maternity Service'
  • C3 'Housing Service'
  • D2 'Occupational Health'
  • E6 'Youth Offending Team'
  • M7 'Single Point of Access Service'
  • N3 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service'
  • P1 'Internal Referral'.

Users collecting the National Codes at the lower level must map to National Code P1 prior to submission of the Mental Health Services Data Set. 

National Codes:

Notes:

• The National Codes descriptions of this Attribute have been updated as a result of the work undertaken for the development of the Mental Health Services Data Set.
• The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set specification will be updated in the next version of the Information Standard where it is not already correct.

• * National Codes N1 and N2 are for use in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set only.
• ** National Code M5 can only be used for the Mental Health Services Data Set, if referrals from Jobcentre Plus are accepted.
• *** National Codes J1, J2, J3, J4, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, L1, and L2 are for use in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set only.
• **** National Codes A4, C3, D2, E6, M7, N3 and P1 are for use in the Mental Health Services Data Set only.

The type of waiting time measurement methodology which may be applied during a PATIENT PATHWAY.

The methodology applied may be for one part of a PATIENT PATHWAY, such as the measurement of a REFERRAL TO TREATMENT PERIOD, or other parts of the PATIENT PATHWAY according to Department of Health and Social Care policy.

Notes:

• The following National Codes relate to the Waiting Time Measurements in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set only:
  • 03 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Referral To Treatment Measurement'
  • 04 'Early Intervention in Psychosis Waiting Time Measurement'
  • National Code 01 'Referral To Treatment Period Included In Referral To Treatment Consultant-Led Waiting Times Measurement' is not valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set.

National Codes:

Notes: 

• * National Codes 03 and 04 relate to the Waiting Time Measurements in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set and Mental Health Services Data Set only. Other Data Sets which include WAITING TIME MEASUREMENT TYPE will not report National Codes 03 and 04.
• ** National Code 01 is also not valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set.

COUNTRY CODE (BIRTH) is the country where the PERSON was born.

Refer to the ISO 3166-1 standard for actual list of alphabetic codes and countries. The alphabetic code to be used is the 3-char alphabetic code available on the International Organisation for Standardisation website https://www.iso.org/home.html. The 2-char alphabetic code must not be used.

Notes:

• * Default Code XXX is only valid for use in the Female Genital Mutilation Data Set.
• ** Default Code ZZZ is only valid for use in the GUMCAD Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance System Data Set and Female Genital Mutilation Data Set.

The 16+1 ethnic data categories defined in the 2001 census is the national mandatory standard for the collection and analysis of ethnicity.

The national code must be transmitted as the first character in the 2 character field. The second character is optional for use locally. It must, however, be able to be grouped consistently with the 16 main categories.

National code Z should be used where the PERSON has been given the opportunity to state their ETHNIC CATEGORY but chose not to. Default code 99 should be used where the PERSON's ETHNIC CATEGORY is not known.

INTENDED AGE GROUP is based on the AGE GROUP INTENDED National Codes, with the addition of Home Leave:   

Permitted National Codes:

MENTAL HEALTH ACT LEGAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION CODE is required for all PATIENTS who have a Hospital Provider Spell which includes the care of a CONSULTANT in the psychiatric specialties or have been discharged from such a Hospital Provider Spell and are required to receive supervised aftercare under the provisions of the Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995.

* Note: for the Mental Health Services Data Set, 'Not Known' indicates 'Not Recorded'.Note: for the Mental Health Services Data Set, 'Not Known' indicates 'Not Recorded'.

ORGANISATION CODE (RECEIVING) is the ORGANISATION CODE of the Organisation that is receiving the PATIENT from another Health Care Provider.

For the National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care, this is the ORGANISATION CODE of the Organisation where a baby is transferred to on discharge from the neonatal critical care. 

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