Page last updated: 16-JUN-2010

New Ways

Introduction

'New Ways of Defining and Measuring Waiting Times' has introduced a significant change in how NHS Scotland collects and defines waiting times, and also how waiting lists are clinically and administratively managed. 

To learn more of the key changes introduced by 'New Ways' please read About New Ways

The ISD Waiting Times Programme is leading on New Ways. To find out more about the work that the programme carries out  browse the ISD Waiting Times webpages.

Latest notices and announcements

  • Data Warehouse Meeting on 17th June now CANCELLED. Business Objects User Group Meeting will go ahead as planned on 17th June at 1 pm with option to WebEx - Update 16th June 2010
  • Validation: Changes and Consultation Feb 2010 - Update 25 February 2010
  • The Data Warehouse and Business Objects User Group Meetings will both be held at the Gyle, Edinburgh on  Thursday 17th June 2010.
  • Validation: Changes & consultation - Update 2 October 2009
  • Changes to New Ways rules around reasonable offer, unavailability and PFB. Please see the Appendix to Applying SGHD Guidance  - Update 3 February 2009
  • Cataract recording. An updated reference file has been implemented in the ISD warehouse to allow clearer recording of 2nd eye cataracts (code 022 within Waiting Times Standard) - Update 5 December 2008
  • Revised patient leaflet released - Update 10 September 2008
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