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Emergency Department Activity

Guidance for Data Providers

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Guidance for Data Providers


  • A&E Data Mart User Guide Download pdf file [1.42mb]
    - submission file format and specification; a list of data items; how to upload files to the data mart and how to access error reports to identify issues with files.
  • A&E: Codes and Values Download Excel file [116kb]
    - accepted codes and values for submission files with associated descriptions and definitions.
  • Data Manual Download pdf file [457kb]
    - A&E data mart universe objects (Business Objects), descriptions and definitions.
  • ICD10 and Postcode Reference Files:
    go to the 1st table titled 'SMR Validation Reference Files';

ICD10: - 3rd link down (e.g. RF0710B.EXE; dated for relevant month and year) Postcode: - last 3 links (RF0710D.EXE, RF0710E.EXE and RF0710F.EXE; dated for relevant month and year)

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