Page last updated: 12-JUN-2009

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

  • The Data Warehouse and Business Objects User Group Meetings will both be held at the Gyle, Edinburgh on Monday 29th June.
  • Validation: Changes & consultation - Update 10 February 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
  • Latest Archive

 


Main contact: Email Jane Goodall